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

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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 – 2016” and the “Trademark Protection Law Firm of the Year in Germany – 2016”. Global Law Experts identifies as an international online database of businesses and consultants in legal and financial enterprise. Since 2010, Global Law Experts has presented its Annual Awards in various legal fields to businesses in recognition of exceptional performance.

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

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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 with excellent performance in several categories. The law firm is ranked No. 1 in the “Patent Filing” field: “This leading firm in patents is increasingly active in litigation, with its mixed teams.” The partners and patent attorneys Prof. Dr. H. Goddar, Dr. J. B. Krauß, Ch. W. Appelt, Dr. Th. Bittner, Dr. M. Engelhard, Dr. St. Schohe and Dr. K.-H. Metten are mentioned. The law firm is ranked third in the “Trademarks and Design Law” category. JUVE states: “This firm is recommended for trademarks and unfair competition and showed that it is still among the busiest outfits for registering trademarks with the official bodies.” The following partners are mentioned in this category: Dr. V. Schmitz-Fohrmann, W. Stahlberg und Dr. M. Wirtz. The law firm is also ranked third in the “Contracts and Copyrights” category. “This recommended media practice’s expertise in its flagship discipline, copyright law, was recently underlined by its advice to high-level clients from outside the media sector,” comments JUVE.  In addition Dr. M. Schaefer is given a special mention.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT Dusseldorf strengthens its team with experienced trademark specialist

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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 in patent law where he advised on elements of trade mark, competition and pharmaceuticals advertising law. His move to the Dusseldorf office of BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is part of the expansion in trade mark and competition law. He will also bring his expertise in the field of pharmaceuticals advertising and patent infringement. With Henrichs’ arrival, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT continues to expand its trade mark focus in Dusseldorf.

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

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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 & BOEHMERT occupies in patent law. The Corporate INTL Magazine has a circulation of approx. 70,000 copies and is published monthly. Its international readership includes executives, investors and consultants.

Christian W. Appelt elected Vice President of LES Germany.

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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. Appelt has been a member of the board of the German Chapter of the LES for some years already. As international association of experts in the field of licensing and technology transfer, LES is represented in close to 100 countries worldwide and counts 10,000 members, 900 of whom are in Germany. Christian W. Appelt is based at our Munich offices and focuses as patent attorney on two-sided proceedings, in particular on opposition and invalidity proceedings as well as infringement proceedings.

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

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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 each month. Its international readership includes managers, investors and consultants. Selecting BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT as “Trademark Protection Law Firm of the Year” underlines the firm’s strong position in trademark law.