BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT Patent- und Rechtsanwälte: News

The association, founded in 2017 and spearheaded by a high-calibre board, focuses on the development of patent law practice in Germany, and analyses it analyses ist from various perspectives.To this e...

16 Feb 2018 | News

MIPLC Alumni Conference on 24.02.2018 in Munich

Under the title “The World of IP: Caught Between Globalism and Nationalism”, various experts will meet for the MIPLC Alumni Conference in the Literaturhaus Munich on 24 February 2018. Prof. Dr. Hein...

14 Feb 2018 | News

Protection of 3D marks - Dr. Florian Schwab explains current confectionery case

Commenting on the online portal of the World Trademark Review, solicitor Dr. Florian Schwab explains two recent decisions of the Federal Supreme Court on the protection of 3D marks in the case of the ...

8 Feb 2018 | News

Clinical Innovation Conference, Washington, D.C., February 8-9, 2018.

On February 8-9, 2018, experts will meet in Georgetown Law Center, Washington, D.C. to discuss 'Fair and Effective Incentives for New Uses of Established Drugs' Among other aspects, panel member Dr. ...

25 Jan 2018 | News

Certificates of Supplementary Protection now also in Canada

Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPC) play a major role alongside patents for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, as they can provide protection for approved medicines for up to a maximum...

19 Jan 2018 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT at GIPC 2018 in Bengaluru, India

The tenth Global Intellectual Property Convention (GIPC) will be held from January 23–25, 2018 in India. Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar, Dr. Markus Engelhard, Dr. Carl-Richard Haarmann, Dr. Ute Kilger and Dr....

17 Jan 2018 | News

On Brexit and Patents – Article in ‘European Biotechnology. Life Science and Industry Magazine’

Dr. Markus Engelhard and Dr. Dennis Kretschmann offer their thoughts on the subject of “IP: Brexit and patents” in an article for online English-language magazine ‘European Biotechnology. Life Science...

16 Jan 2018 | News

UNION-IP Round Table in Munich

On February 23, 2018, patent attorney and UNION-IP Honorary President Nils T.F. Schmid will be hosting a half-day Round Table entitled “Claim your indirect rights directly right – Cross border patent ...

9 Jan 2018 | News

EPO publishes study on Fourth Industrial Revolution

According to a recent study by the European Patent Office, patents in the field of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Internet of Things are becoming increasingly important for applicants. In th...

5 Jan 2018 | News

Kanzleimonitor 2017/2018: Excellent reviews for BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in intellectual property and patent law

A study in the Kanzleimonitor 2017/2018 has given BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT first-rate reviews in both intellectual property and patent law. Within intellectual property law, BOEHMERT & BOEHM...

14 Dec 2017 | News

Exceptional rating in “The Legal 500 - Germany 2018".

In the newly published edition of “The Legal 500 Germany” (2018, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is listed in three areas as “Top Tier Firm”: “Trade Mark & Competition Law”, “Patent Law: Registrations and Adminis...

30 Nov 2017 | News

Dr. Ute Kilger and Dr. Markus Engelhard at the 2nd China Pharma Intellectual Property Summit 2017 in Shanghai

The 2nd China Pharma Intellectual Property Summit 2017 will be taking place on 7 and 8 December 2017 in Shanghai. Dr. Ute Kilger and Dr. Markus Engelhard will be holding a joint talk on “Patent ...

29 Nov 2017 | News

Dr. D. Herrmann chosen for editorial committee of “epi Information".

The board of the Institute of Professional Representatives selected Dr. Daniel Herrmann before the European Patent Office (epi) to join the editorial committee as a full member during their general me...

27 Nov 2017 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT Congress Partner to IP Summit 2017

The exclusive annual congress of the German Federal Association of Company Lawyers (BUJ) exploring the topic of “Intellectual property” will be held on 27 and 28 November 2017 at Le Méridien Munich. A...

13 Nov 2017 | News

“B&B-Bulletin”: Special Edition November 2017

The current special edition of the newsletter provides information on the “Countdown to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which will enter into force throughout Europe on 25 May 2018. The...

9 Nov 2017 | News

Very good ratings for BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in the new JUVE Manual 2017/18.

The firm also managed to retain its very good rankings from previous years in the current edition of the JUVE Manual of Corporate Law Firms 2017/18. In total, 16 patent attorneys and lawyers were list...

7 Nov 2017 | News

Meaningful Patent Protection in Life Sciences

Dr. Ute Kilger will be speaking on 21/11/2017 together with Dr. Klaus-Peter Döpfer (Director of Directorate 1412, Biotechnology, European Patent Office) as part of the SPARK Programme in Berlin on the...

2 Nov 2017 | News

30/11/17 – 01/12/17: Two-day Forum Seminar on “Licensing” with Prof. Dr. H. Goddar.

On 30 November and 1 December 2017, a licensing seminar will be taking place in Munich organised by the Forum Institute for Management. Patent lawyer Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar and attorney Dr. Bertram Hu...

28 Oct 2017 | News

“Karlsruhe Dialogue: Technology & Law” with Dr. M. Rüberg.

The AnwaltAkademie is holding the “Karlsruhe Dialogue: Technology & Law” on 30 November 2017, which this year features the theme “3D-printing and intellectual property”. The event will shine light o...

27 Oct 2017 | News

Prof. Dr. H. Goddar to hold presentation on “Model Agreements for Industry-University Cooperation” on behalf of LES Korea.

On 23 November 2017, Professor Dr. Heinz Goddar will be holding a presentation on the topic of “Model Agreements for Industry-University Cooperation” at Seoul National University (SNU) in Seoul, Korea...

26 Oct 2017 | News

Prof. Dr. H. Goddar to moderate at “Patents in Telecoms and the Internet of Things” conference.

On 9 and 10 November 2017, a conference will be held in Washington, D.C. by University College London in collaboration with George Washington University entitled “Patents in Telecoms and the Internet ...

24 Oct 2017 | News

Prof. H. Goddar at LES Spain’s “Licensing workshop”.

On 31 October 2017, a business workshop on the topic of “Licensing” organised by the Licensing Executives Society (LES Spain) will take place in Madrid. It will involve presentation from Prof. Dr. Hei...

23 Oct 2017 | News

UNION IP appoints patent attorney Nils T.F. Schmid as Honorary President

During the Executive Commission Meeting at the Congress in Catania (Sicily) in October 2017, patent attorney Nils T.F. Schmid was appointed Honorary President by delegates of UNION IP. Together with ...

10 Oct 2017 | News

Göttingen Copyright Congress 2017 with Dr Martin Schaefer.

On 15 November 2017, the 11th Göttingen Copyright Congress will take place, this year focusing on the current debate on copyright at the European and national level. Dr. Martin Schaefer will be among ...

4 Oct 2017 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT lawyers named in the “Who´s Who Legal: Trademarks 2017”.

The current edition of “Who’s Who Legal: Trademarks 2017” counts the BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT lawyers Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann and Dr. Florian Schwab among the most important lawyers for trademark law i...

26 Sep 2017 | News

Prof H. Goddar hosts LES Germany module range “License Projects” on 27 October.

On 27 October 2017, the licence course (module range “Licence Projects, Module VII: “Technology Transfer and Licensing in Europe, China/Japan and USA” will take place in Stuttgart. The module range is...

20 Sep 2017 | News

Trademark seminar at five locations

In autumn 2017, the trademark seminar will take place at five locations throughout Germany. Get an overview of current issues in trade mark law and meet our experts. Select a date/venue for detailed e...

20 Sep 2017 | News

"Focus Special Lawyers List 2017": BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT remains among the top law firms in Germany in several categories

This is the finding of the "Focus Special Top Lawyers / Corporate Law Firms in Germany" (Oct/Nov: 2017) in which BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT remained among the top law firms in Germany in Patent Law, Media La...

18 Sep 2017 | News

Mannheim Patent Days 2017 with dinner speech by Prof Dr H. Goddar.

At Mannheim Patent Days 2017, on 12 October, Professor Dr. Heinz Goddar will give a dinner speech on "Inventor Quality, Inventor Honour and Inventor Compensation in the Era of the Internet of Things"....

13 Sep 2017 | News

Leaders League 2017: BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has the lead in Patent Prosecution.

Der Leaders League Report 2017 lists BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT again as "leading" in the category "Patent Prosecution" in Germany. Dr. Jan B. Krauß, Dr. Steffen Schmidt and Dr. Markus Engelhard are highligh...

13 Sep 2017 | News

B&B Bulletin September 2017 published

The current September 2017 edition of the newsletter provides information on new developments in the field of Patent Law, Brand Law, Competition Law and Copyright. The subjects covered in this edition...

4 Sep 2017 | News

Prof Dr H. Goddar to host panel: FCBA Global Series – Europe 2017 Session.

On 25 and 26 September 2017, a Global Series Conference, Europe 2017, will take place in London, organised by the Federal Circuit Bar Association. Professor Dr. Heinz Goddar will host the panel "The C...

22 Aug 2017 | News

Prof Dr H. Goddar to hold introductory lecture at "International IP Skills Summit".

The Global Intellectual Property Institute (GIIP), Delhi, organises the "International IP Skills Summit (IIPSS) 2017", which will take place on 7 and 8 September 2017 in Bengaluru. Here, Prof. Dr. Hei...

18 Aug 2017 | News

Prof H. Goddar with speech at Singapore IP Week on 28.08.2017

The Singapore IP Week takes place from 28 to 30 August 2017 in Singapore. It is organised by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore. On 28 August, Professor Dr. Heinz Goddar will give a speech ...

9 Aug 2017 | News

Prof H. Goddar with speech at LES Chinese Taipei.

On 1 September 2017, patent attorney Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar will give a speech for the members of the Licensing Executives Society Chinese Taipei (LES) in Taipei. In the speech, Prof Goddar will expla...

7 Jul 2017 | News

31 MARQUES conference in Prague with speech by Dr B. Bahlmann.

The 31st Conference of the Association of European Trademark Owners (MARQUES) will take place from 19 to 22 September 2017, this year in Prague and under the motto "Brands and Culture". Attending the ...

3 Jul 2017 | News

Dr Klaus Seranski joins BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT

Dr. Klaus Seranski (52), Patent Attorney, joined BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT's Munich office on 1 July 2017. He comes to our team from the renowned firm Leinweber & Zimmermann, where he was active as partner ...

26 Jun 2017 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT with eleven lawyers in "Best Lawyers 2018".

The 9th German edition of the originally American publication Best Lawyers has just been published by Handelsblatt. This year, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is represented with a total of eleven lawyers and thr...

21 Jun 2017 | News

First Frankfurt Trademark and Patent Seminar on 28 June 2017.

On 28 June 2017, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT's Frankfurt office will for the first time hold a "Trademark and Patent Seminar". The seminar is geared in particular at medium-sized companies. At the event, pate...

15 Jun 2017 | News

Management Circle seminar "From patent registration to successful implementation strategy" with BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT patent lawyers.

The seminar institute Management Circle offers a two-day seminar entitled "From patent registration to successful implementation strategy" which will show how inventions and innovations can be sensibl...

6 Jun 2017 | News

"Chambers Europe 2017": BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT retains 1st position in "Patent Prosecution".

In the latest edition of "Chambers Europe 2017", BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT remains among the leading firms for Patent Prosecution and maintains first position in the ranking this year too (band 1).In partic...

30 May 2017 | News

4 Josef-Kohler Symposium on "Copyright in the Knowledge Economy" with Dr M. Schaefer

On 12 June 2017, the 4th Josef Kohler Symposium will take place in Berlin on the subject of "Copyright in the Knowledge Economy - A new Copyright Law for Teaching and Research?". BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT l...

18 May 2017 | News

Dr R. T. Böckenholt named for the third time consecutively in "LMG Rising Stars 2017".

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT lawyer Dr. Rudolf T. Böckenholt has for the third time in a row been named by the Legal Media Group (LMG) in its "LMG Rising Star 2017" and thus identified as one of the most notab...

11 May 2017 | News

IHK Potsdam commends BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT for commitment to training.

The Chamber of Trade and Industry of Potsdam (IHK Potsdam) commends Boehmert & Boehmert's Potsdam offices for its commitment to training lawyers and has awarded it the "Euro-Apprenticeship" plaque. Th...

28 Apr 2017 | News

Managing Intellectual Property "IP Stars 2017": BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in 2nd place in Copyright

The current listing in IP Stars 2017 by Managing Intellectual Property puts the law firm in second place, also in the Copyright category. Previously, rankings in the categories Trademark Prosecution (...

27 Apr 2017 | B&B in the Media

Dr U Kilger with IP comment in specialist magazine "transkript" (4/2017)

In the magazine "transkript" (4/2017 page 18), BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT patent lawyer Dr. Ute Kilger contributes the article "Risk of self-collisions banished". In the article, she comments on the decision...

23 Apr 2017 | News

Prof H. Goddar presents 3rd edition of "Sample Agreements" at the Federal Ministry for the Economy.

On 16 May 2016, the Federal Ministry for the Economy will present the 3rd revised editions of "Sample Agreements for Research and Development Cooperation between Industry and Academic Institutions".&n...

12 Apr 2017 | News

Fordham IP Conference in New York includes BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT lawyers.

Organised by the Fordham IP Law Institute, the 25th Fordham Intellectual Property Law & Policy Conference will be taking place in New York from 19 to 21 April 2017. During the conference, three attorn...

11 Apr 2017 | News

“Update on Brexit” special edition of the “B&B Bulletin”: April 2017.

The current April 2017 special edition of the newsletter provides an update on the referendum in the United Kingdom, which has become known as “Brexit”, regarding the planned withdrawal from the Europ...

7 Apr 2017 | News

Higher Regional Court Munich: Judgement against Check24 with signal effect for other comparison sites

The Higher Regional Court in Munich delivered its judgement in the case against Check24 on 6 April 2017. The proceedings were brought by the German Association of Insurance Brokers. In the future the ...

31 Mar 2017 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT: "Patent Seminar 2017" in Bremen on 17 May 2017.

On 17 May 2017, the Bremen office of BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT will hold a "Patent Seminar" hosted by patent lawyer Dr Volker Scholz. The seminar is geared in particular at medium-sized companies. The paten...

31 Mar 2017 | News

"Foundation of Patent Law 2017" by BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in Munich, on 26 April 2017

On 26 April 2017, the Munich office of BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT will hold its trusted "Patent Law Foundation Seminar" hosted by patent lawyer Nils T. F. Schmid. The following aspects will be covered: "W...

31 Mar 2017 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT: "Advanced Patent Law Seminar 2017" in Munich on 03 May 2017.

On 03 May 2017, the Munich office of BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT will hold an "Advanced Patent Law Seminar" hosted by patent lawyer Nils T. F. Schmid. The seminar is aimed at medium-sized companies with prior...

17 Mar 2017 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT- copyright specialists summarise Copyright Law 2016 in the current edition of NJW.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT lawyers have contributed a report to the Neue Juristische Wochenschrift (NJW 11/2017, page 780) entitled „Jurisprudence and Legislation in Copyright Law 2016“. For a number of year...

15 Mar 2017 | News

Prof H. Goddar to speak at National Law School of University of India.

Under the auspices of the National Law School of the University of India, Bengaluru, in collaboration with MHRD Chair on Intellectual Property Rights and the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights an...

9 Feb 2017 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners honoured in “Who´s Who Legal: Trademarks 2017”.

The BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann and Dr. Florian Schwab have been named among the most important lawyers for trademark law in Germany in “Who's Who Legal: Trademarks 2017”,...

6 Feb 2017 | News

Prof H. Goddar also listed in 2017 in the “Who´s Who Legal: Patents“.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar was again listed in the "Who's Who Legal: Patents 2017" as among the most important patent lawyers. The publication refers to Prof Goddar as one...

6 Jan 2017 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT still heads up the field in “kanzleimonitor.de 2016/2017”.

In the fourth edition of the study "kanzleimonitor.de 2016/2017, "BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT remains among the recommended law firms in the fields of IP and industrial property protection and takes an except...

11 Nov 2016 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT again ranked well in the new edition of the "JUVE Manual" 2016/2017.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT also managed to retain very good rankings in the current edition of the "JUVE Manual of Corporate Law Firms" 2016/2017 and improved in one field. In the "Patent Law - Patent Regist...

8 Nov 2016 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT Düsseldorf now in central location.

The offices of BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in Düsseldorf were relocated in September 2016 to Jägerhofstrasse 21 at the Düsseldorfer Hofgarten. The new offices are easily accessible for clients in the city...

30 Sep 2016 | News

WIPR Leaders 2016: BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT represented with four partners.

In its new international rankings, the "World IP Review Leaders 2016" includes a total of four BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners. Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar and Christian W. Appelt are included in the "Patent"...

6 Sep 2016 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners acknowledged in “Who´s Who Legal: Trademarks 2016”.

The BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann and Dr. Florian Schwab are numbered among the most important lawyers for trademark law in Germany in the recently published “Who's Who Lega...

27 Jun 2016 | News

Best Lawyers 2016: BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is "Law Firm of the Year in the field of Industrial Property Protection".

The 8th German edition of the originally American publication Best Lawyers has just been published by Handelsblatt. Here, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has been selected as Law Firm of the Year in the field of ...

16 Jun 2016 | News

Global Law Experts: BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT named Law Firm of the Year in Germany 2016 in “IP Rights Enforcement” and “Trademark Protection”.

As part of its Annual Awards, Global Law Experts has presented BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT with two awards, with the firm being recognised as the “IP Rights Enforcement Law Firm of the Year in Germany - 2...

15 Jun 2016 | News

“Chambers Global 2016”: First place in “Patent Prosecution” for BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT.

The current issue of “Chambers Global 2016” counts BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT among the leading firms in “Patent Prosecution”, with the firm also once again being ranked first this year (Band 1). Prof. Dr. H...

8 Jun 2016 | News

Managing Intellectual Property nominates “IP Stars 2016” –five BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners nominated.

In the latest edition of the “IP Stars Handbook 2016” from Managing Intellectual Property, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is well-represented in three categories. The publisher has now also published the names o...

8 Jun 2016 | News

“IAM Patent 1000 – 2016” – now with a total of four BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners.

In the now fifth edition of “IAM Patent 1000 2016 – The World´s Leading Patent Practitioners”, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has held on to its “highly recommended” ranking in the “Patent Infringement” cate...

16 Apr 2016 | News

"The Legal 500 – Europe, Middle East, Africa 2016": BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT holds good position.

The revised edition of "the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa“ (2016) once again recommends BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in all relevant categories. In Patent Law, the first maintains the top posi...

15 Mar 2016 | News

“German Commercial Law Firms – JUVE 2016” – also includes numerous mentions of BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in 2016.

The English-language version of the JUVE handbook, “JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2016”, provides an analysis of the largest European legal market. This handbook also credits BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT wi...

4 Mar 2016 | News

Managing Intellectual Property’s “IP Stars 2016”: BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT ranked No. 1 in Patent Prosecution.

In the current edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s “IP Stars Handbook 2016”, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has excelled by being represented in three categories. The law firm is ranked no.1 in the f...

1 Mar 2016 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT Dusseldorf strengthens its team with experienced trademark specialist

As from 1 March 2016, attorney Philipp Henrichs (43) will join Boehmert & Boehmert in Dusseldorf as partner. Until spring 2016, Henrichs was local partner at a chambers in Dusseldorf which specialised...

29 Feb 2016 | News

Prof H. Goddar also listed in 2016 in the “Who´s Who Legal: Patents 2016“.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar was again listed in the "Who's Who Legal: Patents 2016" as among the most important patent lawyers. The print edition of the yearbook will appear in ...

12 Feb 2016 | News

Corporate International Magazine selects BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT as “Engineering Patents Law Firm of the Year 2016” in Germany.

The Corporate INTL Magazine has now also awarded BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT the accolade of “Engineering Patents Law Firm of the Year 2016” in Germany, thus underlining the strong position that BOEHMERT ...

2 Feb 2016 | News

"WTR 1000 – The World`s Leading Trademark Professionals 2016" with six BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners

In the current 6th edition of the "World Trademark Review - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals 2016", BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has climbed into the "Gold Level". "Famed for its “responsive and cre...

27 Jan 2016 | News

Christian W. Appelt elected Vice President of LES Germany.

On 15 January 2016, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner Christian W. Appelt was elected Vice President of the Licensing Executives Society Deutsche Landesgruppe e.V. (LES-DE). As treasurer, Christian W. A...

25 Jan 2016 | News

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT selected by Corporate International Magazine as "Trademark Protection Law Firm of the Year 2016" in Germany.

Corporate INTL Magazine has distinguished BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT with the Global Award as "Trademark Protection Law Firm of the Year 2016" in Germany. Corporate INTL Magazine appears in 70,000 copies...