29.04.2019: Update Open Source Compliance in Companies

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On 29 April 2019, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT will hold a seminar in Munich focusing on the subject “Open Source Compliance in Companies”. Using practice-based examples, patent attorney Dr. Jakob Valvoda and patent attorney Dr Oliver Block from Bundesdruckerei GmbH will provide an overview of how companies should prepare for the increasing use of open source software.

Detailed information on the event can be found here.

Participation is free of charge and can be confirmed by e-mail.

New edition: “Research Handbook on Patent Law and Theory: Second Edition” by Prof T. Takenaka, et. al.

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BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT Partner Dr. Jan B. Krauß is co-author of the “Research Handbook on Patent Law and Theory” published in April 2019. The handbook provides a comprehensive comparative analysis and a current overview of pharma patent law in the US and European legal systems. The handbook, published in English, can be ordered as hardback (512 pages, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd; 2nd Revised edition (26 April 2019), ISBN 978-1785364112).

Advanced patent seminar on 22 May 2019

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On 22 May 2019, an advanced patent seminar will take place in Munich.

The seminar is aimed at medium-sized companies with prior knowledge in this field.

This advanced seminar will be hosted by Patent Attorney Nils T.F. Schmid.

The following specialist speeches are planned:

Detailed information on the venue and timetable can be found in the invitation.

Please register interest with Nils T.F. Schmid by fax or e-mail.

Patent Seminar (Introduction) on 8 May 2019

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On 8 May 2019, an introductory patent seminar will take place in Munich.

The seminar is geared towards managing directors of SMEs, as well as directors of R&D departments and general proxies.

Patent Attorney Nils T.F. Schmid will host the seminar.

Experts will provide information on the following introductory topics:

  • Patent Attorney Dr Andreas Lucke: When does a patent make sense? Tips for medium-sized companies
  • Patentm Attorney Christian W. Appelt: Patent registration strategies / defence strategies
  • Patent Attorney Dr. Michael Hartig: Patent requirements – novelty and creative activity
  • Patent Attorney Dr. Jan B. Krauß: Employee inventions – efficient handling

Detailed information on the venue and timetable can be found in the invitation. Please register interest with Nils T.F. Schmid by fax or e-mail.

Global Fellows-Program of Federal Circuit Bar Association under the direction of Dr. Michael Rüberg

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As in the previous years, Dr. Michael Rüberg will be hosting the Global Fellows Series of the Federal Circuit Bar Association, Washington D.C., (FCBA) during its Munich Session, from 4-8 March 2019.

The Global Fellows Series is a program dedicated to the exchange of the next generation of leading patent litigators worldwide. The selected group of high-profile in-house and outside counsel will participate in a week-long program at the Haus der Bayerischen Wirtschaft, Munich, where they will meet a variety of representatives from the Germany industry and law firms, as well as high ranking patent judges.

One highlight of this year’s program will be a patent infringement mock trial conducted by Federal Supreme Court judge, Dr. Klaus Grabinski. From the patent attorneys’ side, the group will be hosted by Thomas L. Lederer, Boehmert & Boehmert.

Further information can be found here.

Prof Heinz Goddar travels the globe to attend IP events

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Patent attorney Prof Heinz Goddar will be very active over the coming months – as is often the case – travelling the world to attend IP events. His next appointments:

  • 23 February 2019, Munich Host to the “7th Annual MIPLC Alumni Conference” To the website 
  • 26 March 2019, Tokyo, TUS IP Conference: Participant in panel discussion on “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Patent System: The Experience from Europe”

  • 29 March 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Seminar by LES-DE: Host for panel discussion. To the website
  • 18 April 2019, New York City, MockTrial SEPs Conference: Prof Goddar takes on the role of a Patent Litigators. Details can be found here
  • 26 April 2019, New York City, Fordham IP Conference: Panelist at a patent potpourri, details on the website
  • 17 May 2019, Technical University Dresden: Lecture within framework of the practitioner forum on the subject of “Valuation of Intellectual Property Rights”. To the website
  • 5/6 June 2019, Amsterdam: Speaker in a forum license seminar. Details can be found on the website

 If you are interested in taking part in one of these events, please contact Professor Dr. Heinz Goddar.

WTR1000: Exceptional ratings for BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT once again secure 1st place

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‘WRT 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2019’ once again gave best markets for a total of seven BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT lawyers.

The specialist publisher says of the firm in general: “BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is doubtlessly among the top law firms in Germany. There are many experienced, circumspect lawyers working at an extremely high level.”

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT therefore spearheads – as in previous years – the ‘Gold Level’. Florian Schwab, Partner at the Munich offices, comments on this long-standing success as follows: “We are very happy that our work has been rated so positively and at the same time are glad to be able to start each day with such a successful BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT team.”

Individual mention for their excellent work was given to:

WTR 1000 each year lists the leading law firms and personalities in trade mark law in 70 countries. The detailed entries can be found here.    

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT winner of the Global IP Awards ‘German Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year 2019’

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At the gala dinner on 29 January 2019 in London, representatives of the firm accepted the Global IP Award ‘Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year 2019’. Over 200 guests from more than 50 countries celebrated the award in Plaisterers’ Hall.

The Global IP Awards were developed by the IP Media Group that publishes both IAM as well as the World Trademark Review (WTR). An editing and research team of 16 people combining decades of experience in the global IP market identified the exceptional services in the field of IP.

Read the press release here.  

Fromm/Nordemann: Copyright law. Commentary on Copyright Act in 12th edition and 50th anniversary – with various contributions from BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT

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This standard commentary for copyright practice includes all statutory innovations – including the Knowledge Society Copyright Act (UrhWissG) enacted on 30 June 2017 – as well as current German and European jurisprudence. The Publishing Act (VerlG) is also commented on as is the Portability Ordinance, the first EU regulation in the field of copyright law. New additions include comments on Open Source Software as well as on plagiarism.

Editors from BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT:

Dr. Sebastian Engels
Dr. Martin Schaefer
Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann, M. Jur.
Dr. Martin Wirtz

You can read an interview about the necessity of the revision after just four years on the Beck Verlag website here.

Lawyer Silke Freund in Manual on Personality Rights – Press and Media Law (Götting / Schertz / Seitz; 2nd Edition 2019)

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Lawyer Silke Freund writes in the Manual on Personality Rights – Press and Media Law (Götting / Schertz / Seitz; 2nd Edition 2019) on supplementary claims to civil sanctions and their implementation in the case of infringement on personality rights.

This is the 2nd edition of the manual and covers all questions on personality law. The comprehensive jurisprudence of the German Supreme Court, German Constitutional Court, ECHR as well as lower courts is taken into account. A comprehensive reference work which has arisen through the collaboration of various experts.

Details on the manual can be found on the publisher’s website.