IAM Patent 1000 – Gold Standard and Multiple Accolades for BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT

“Gold” for the German jurisdiction, “Silver” for the European Patent Office (EPO), and “Recommendation” for the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

The IP law firm BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has once again received an extremely positive evaluation in the current IAM Patent 1000 ranking. For the German jurisdiction, which was awarded the highest rating of “Gold,” three subcategories are specifically highlighted. The area “Firms: Prosecution and Nullity” also received Gold, while “Firms: Infringement” was awarded Bronze. In the “Firms: Transactions” category, the partnership was recommended. The firm is described as a “trusted, reliable and highly skilled partner for all your IP needs” and is praised for its “wealth of experience and business-oriented advice.”

In the field of patent litigation, three attorneys at law from BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT are specifically highlighted: Dr. Michael Rüberg, Dr. Carl-Richard Haarmann, and Dr. Sebastian Engels. Dr. Michael Rüberg is described as “very knowledgeable, thorough in his approach, and great at moving matters forward.” With almost three decades of experience, Dr. Carl-Richard Haarmann “develops savvy strategies for national and cross-border infringement proceedings.” Dr. Sebastian Engels is considered a “clever problem solver and confident advocate who always strives for the best for his clients.”

In the area of patent prosecution and defense, three partners are also highlighted. Working with patent attorney Christoph Angerhausen is described as outstanding. “His deep technical knowledge, strategic foresight, and reliability make him a valued partner in building and maintaining patent portfolios.” Life sciences expert and patent attorney Dr. Markus Engelhard is described as “very reliable, practical, and efficient,” while patent attorney Christian W. Appelt is praised for his “extensive experience in opposition and appeal proceedings” and is highly valued by clients for his “professional and genuine advice.”

For the European Patent Office (EPO) jurisdiction, Dr. Daniel Herrmann is highlighted by name, along with Christian W. Appelt and Dr. Markus Engelhard once again.

The IAM Patent 1000 ranking is published annually and presents the world’s leading law firms in the field of patent law. The results are based on comprehensive research conducted by IAM Patent 1000 Analytics, which analyzes the global IP industry using robust data, customizable tools, and expert insight. This creates a detailed picture of law firm performance in the areas of patent prosecution, litigation, and transactions.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT’s 2025 ranking can be viewed freely on the IAM Patent 1000 website.