“LMG Rising Stars 2015” with BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner Rudolf Böckenholt

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BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner and attorney at law Dr. Rudolf T. Böckenholt has been nominated and listed in the inaugural edition of Legal Media Group’s (LMG) “LMG Rising Stars 2015) being one of the attorneys to have on the list in Germany in the trademark arena. “We select energetic, professional and skillful upcoming talent who are on the right track for future (…) leadership in the areas where they operate”, the publishing house Euromoney describes its focus for this ranking. Euromoney also publishes magazines like “Managing Intellectual Property” and the “Expert Guides” rankings. In “Expert Guide 2014 Trademark”, next to Rudolf Böckenholt his partners Prof. Dr. Axel Nordemann and Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann are highlighted.

MIP identified 5 Partners as „IP Stars 2015“ in Trademarks and Copyright

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BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has received outstanding credits in the current edition of “IP Stars Handbook 2015” of Managing Intellectual Property. The firm holds first rank in the category copyright in the current handbook and is in tier 2 in the categories trademark prosecution and trademark contentious. Furthermore, the following partners of BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT are named “IP Star 2015”: Dr. C.-R. Haarmann, P. Gross, Prof. Dr. A. Nordemann, Prof. Dr. J. B. Nordemann, Dr. V. Schmitz-Fohrmann. About the firm, it reads: “The IP Boutique deserves all credit. (…) They are knowledgeable, commercial, creative and cost-effective.” Partner Dr. Haarmann received special acclaim: “Put simply, Carl-Richard Haarmann is the lawyer you want leading your team. He is excellent across the board and delivers on all fronts.” A “high profile case” received special emphasis, namely, regarding the registrability of a perspective schematic presentation of an Apple Flagship-Store (three-dimensional trademark), in course of which the team headed by Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann successfully argued the case for the client at the European Court of Justice.

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Die neu erschienene Ausgabe des „ The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa“ (2015) empfiehlt BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT auch in diesem Jahr wieder in mehreren Kategorien. So hält die Sozietät im Patentrecht (Kategorie: Prosecution) stetig ihren Spitzenplatz („Top Tier Kanzlei“) aus den Vorjahren. „BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has one of the largest prosecution practices, which is a key focus of the firm.“ heißt es in der Beschreibung. Insbesondere Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar und Dr. Jan B. Krauss werden hier empfohlen; Dr. Ute Kilger wird als besonders aktiv im Bereich Lizenzverträge hervorgehoben. In der Kategorie „Patentrecht: Litigation“ zählt sie ebenfalls zu den empfohlenen Kanzleien. Im Marken- und Wettbewerbsrecht wird besonders auf die „impressive number of German, European and international trade mark registrations“ verwiesen. Dr. Carl-Richard Haarmann, Prof. Dr. Jan B. Nordemann und Prof. Dr. Axel Nordemann werden in diesem Rechtsbereich empfohlen. In der Kategorie „Medien“ wird die Kanzlei in den Bereichen „Entertainment“ und „Presse- und Verlagsrecht“ gewürdigt. Prof. Dr. Jan Bernd Nordemann wird als „highly regarded“ beschrieben sowie Prof. Dr. Christian Czychowski für seine Online-Expertise positiv erwähnt.

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

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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 Registrations” category, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT retains pole position. In “Patent Processes – Patent Lawyers” BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is placed in the second category of the named law firms. In “Patent Processes / Lawyers”, it moved up the ranking to 4th position. JUVE states here: “The firm, which is among the leading firms in patent law, has a strong registration practice and also appears in litigation with its mixed teams.” This year too, Prof Heinz Goddar (physics) and Dr Jan B. Krauß (Pharma) were mentioned among the leading names with recommended technical specialties. The following patent lawyers were often recommended by those surveyed: Prof Heinz Goddar, Dr Jan B. Krauß, Christian Appelt, Dr Markus Engelhard, Dr Stefan Schohe and Dr Karl-Heinz Metten.

In the category “Trade Mark and Design Law”, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT remains in 3rd place this year. “Thanks to the expertise of its solicitors, the mixed firm is among the recommended law firms for Trademark & Competition Law. The team also showed its strength in the registration and administration of brand portfolios The offices work ever closer together,” JUVE notes. Often recommended in this category were: Dr V. Schmitz-Fohrmann, Wilhelm Stahlberg, Dr Martin Wirtz and Dr Rudolf T. Böckenholt.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT took 3rd place in “Contract and Copyright Law” this year. “The firm, which is recommended for Media Law, is shaped by a long tradition in Copyright Law. Its considerable network of high quality film studios, means it has prominent clients at the interface between Trademark & Competition Law. The team also uses synergies in digitalisation issues,” JUVE states.  Dr Martin Schaefer is often recommended in this category.

The “JUVE Manual Corporate Law Firms” is geared towards clients and lawyers. Rankings are based on research carried out by the JUVE team, assessment of questionnaires, interviews with competitors, clients as well as further relevant industry sources.

“WTR 1000 – The World`s Leading Trademark Professionals 2015” with five BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners.

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The new and 5th edition of the “World Trademark Review – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2015″ once again put BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in the “Silver Level” . „One of its chief attractions is its extremely deep bench of leading lawyers.“, the WTR stated. This year, a total of five BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners were counted among the most important trademark lawyers. No other German law firm receives so many individual recommendations, editors stress. With regard to Dr. Schmitz-Fohrmann it was stated: “… provides clients with shrewd clearance and portfolio development advice.”; Prof. Dr. Axel Nordemann “takes an incredibly practical approach to the law and business”. Prof. Dr. Jan B. Nordemann “focuses on disputes work, but also advises on non-contentious issues, particularly for technology and media clients“. Dr. Anke Nordemann-Schiffel “wins worldwide accolades for her sophisticated portfolio management expertise.“ And Dr. Florian Schwab is described as a “rising star” in this year’s review which states: “He deserves the recognition – his trademark and unfair competition know-how is astounding.”

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

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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 creative prosecution strategies”, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT’s “well-established” trademark team is “excellent in both theory and practice.“, WTR 1000 explains and goes on: “it ranks among the most revered IP boutiques in Germany.“ This year, no less than six BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners are counted among key trademark lawyers. Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann was described as follows: “He is exceptionally responsive, with excellent substantive knowledge.“  Dr. Florian Schwab “has hammered out favourable results for all manner of businesses before the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA).“ Dr. Ludwig Kouker “makes his WTR 1000 debut thanks to his “clear and practical advice” and deft portfolio management.“

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in the “kanzleimonitor.de 2015/2016” with excellent rating.

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In the 3rd edition of the “kanzleimonitor.de 2015/2016”, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is once again recommended in the fields of IP and Industrial Property Protection. In Industrial Property Protection, the firm has this year moved up the ranking to second place. BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner Prof Jan B. Nordemann is recommended by name six times this year, followed by Solicitor Dr Rudolf T. Böckenholt with three recommendations by name – both in Industrial Property Protection. In Patent Law, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT takes first place. “kanzleimonitor.de” states here:
“Boehmert & Boehmert is recommended almost twice as often as the competition”. It goes on to say: “Patent law is a matter for the boss. Almost two thirds of all preferences come from the heads of legal departments. And their favourite is Boehmert & Boehmert.” Patent Attorney Dr Uwe Manasse is among the recommended patent attorneys here. The “kanzleimonitor.de” is the result of a survey carried out by the German Federal Association of Corporate Lawyers (Bundesverband der Unternehmensjuristen e.V. (BUJ)). 700 companies from various sectors and sizes took part in the survey and made around 7000 recommendations. The survey reflects the practices of legal departments in 31 fields of law. The “kanzleimonitor” appears in 12,000 copies and can be ordered here.

“Legal 500 Germany” 2015/2016 with very good rankings for BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT.

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The new edition of Legal 500 Germany (2015/2016) again recommends BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in numerous categories. In the “Patent Law: Registrations” category the firm retains its top tier ranking from previous years. “With its 41 Patent Attorneys in nine locations, Boehmert & Boehmert is a giant in registrations. The firm registers a considerable number of patents at the DPMA and EPS”, the description stated. In particular, Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar (Physics), Dr. Jan B. Krauss (Life Sciences) are recommended.
In the category “Patent Law: Dispute Resolution” the firm is also included among recommended law firms. “Boehmert & Boehmert is mainly known for patent registrations, though is also recommended in the field of dispute resolution,” Legal 500 states. Here, Dr. Michael Rüberg is recommended and his “extreme professionalism” and “economically oriented approach” highlighted. In Trade Mark and Competition Law, the firm this year ranked 2nd and is among the “leading law firms” in registrations business with a considerable number of German, European and international patent registrations. Also “strong” is the IP boutique in the fields of Strategy Consulting, Trade Mark Similarity Research, Opposition Proceedings, Border Seizure and Monitoring of Online Market Places in the fight against Product Piracy. The ‘very large’ team, which is renowned for ‘excellent services and short processing times’, also commonly provides legal representation,” Legal 500 stated. Prof. Dr. Jan B. Nordemann, Prof. Dr. Axel Nordemann, Dr Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann and Prof. Dr. Christian Czychowski are recommended here.
In the Media category, the firm is given special mention in the fields of Entertainment and Press and Publishing Law: In the German media landscape, the firm stands out for “excellent” copyright expertise and its activities in complex media competition proceedings in the film and music segment. Prof Jan Bernd Nordemann and Olaf Wolters are given special mention here. Prof Christian Czychowski is recognised for his art and online expertise. In Media and Publishing, Legal 500 highlights the “experienced team around Jan Nordemann”. “Legal 500 Deutschland” markets itself as guide to exceptional chambers and leading lawyers on the German market with the aim of helping clients with the selection of a first class chambers.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT achieves even better rankings in the new “JUVE Handbook” 2015/2016.

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BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has successfully retained its excellent rankings in the current edition of the “JUVE Handbook of German Commercial Law Firms” 2015/2016, even improving them in two areas. BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is still ranked top in the “Patent Law – Patent Applications” field. BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is ranked in the second category of the listed firms for “Patent Lawsuits – Patent Attorneys”. In addition, a rating in the category of “Patent Lawsuits – Lawyers” has been added (ranked 5th). JUVE still numbers the law firm “among the leading law firms” in patent law, praising its increasing activity in lawsuits with its mixed teams. According to JUVE, the traditionally strong application business is growing, especially in electronics. Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar (physics) and Dr. Jan B. Krauß (pharmaceuticals) are again listed this year as leading names among those patent attorneys whose technical focus is recommended. The following patent attorneys were very frequently recommended by the respondents: Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar, Dr. Jan B. Krauß, Christian W. Appelt, Dr. Thomas Bittner, Dr. Markus Engelhard, Dr. Klaus-Dieter Langfinger, Dr. Stefan Schohe and Dr. Karl-Heinz Metten.
BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has improved its ranking in the “Trademark and Design Law” category this year to 3rd. JUVE states that the “law firm which is recommended for trademark and competition law has always been and still is one of the busiest law firms in terms of filing applications with the relevant offices”. In addition, JUVE’s editorial staff is “impressed” by the “lawsuit presence of the lawyers who have appeared in numerous Supreme Court proceedings before the European and German courts”. Frequently recommended in this category are: Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann, Prof. Dr. Jan B. Nordemann, Wilhelm Stahlberg, Dr. Martin Wirtz, Prof. Dr. Christian Czychowski and Prof. Dr. Axel Nordemann.
BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is also ranked 3rd in “Contract and Copyright Law” this year and is described as a diversified “media practice which is recommended for its speciality discipline of copyright”. The law firm also managed to “explore new consultancy interfaces time and time again” and to “strengthen synergies with the patent attorneys”. Prof. Dr. Jan B. Nordemann, Dr. Martin Schaefer and Prof. Dr. Christian Czychowski are frequently recommended in this category. Prof. Dr. Jan B. Nordemann is still cited as one of the “leading German intellectual property lawyers”.
The “JUVE Handbook of German Commercial Law Firms” is aimed at clients and lawyers. The ratings are based on research carried out by the JUVE editorial staff, evaluations of questionnaires, and interviews with competitors, clients and other relevant industrial sources.

WirtschaftsWoche numbers Prof. Dr. H. Goddar and Ch. W. Appelt among the top patent attorneys in Germany.

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WirtschaftsWoche (issue 45 dated 30.10.2015) examines the area of work of patent attorneys in its article “Der harte Kampf um das geistige Eigentum” [“The difficult struggle for intellectual property”]. As part of this series of articles, a jury of experts regularly determines the best experts and law firms currently in the legal fields discussed for WirtschaftsWoche. The two BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners and patent attorneys Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar and Christian W. Appelt are listed among the top 21 patent attorneys in Germany in this article.