IP Pilot: BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT ranks third for patent prosecution in Germany
IP Pilot analyzes patent prosecution in Germany
IP Pilot published the report in October 2026. For the analysis, the provider reviewed published patent applications handled by law firms based in Germany across various jurisdictions. The report covers the publication years from 2021 to 2025. IP Pilot excluded in-house representatives from the analysis. With a total of 17,615 published patent applications, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT ranks third. The figures show that BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is one of Germany’s highest-volume law firms for patent prosecution.
International focus of the patent practice
At the same time, the report highlights the international focus of BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT’s patent practice. Foreign applicants account for 83 percent of the applications included in the analysis. In addition, 59 percent are PCT or PCT-based applications.
The report also identifies clear areas of technological focus. Computer technology ranks first with 3,169 published applications. Electrical machinery follows with 2,667 applications, while semiconductors account for 1,797 applications. Digital and technical innovations therefore play a particularly important role in the firm’s profile.
Data behind the IP Pilot report
The report draws on data available as of October 2026. However, public patent databases may add information after a delay. IP Pilot therefore notes that individual figures may still change. Accordingly, the results reflect the data available when IP Pilot conducted the analysis.
The report adds to the picture of a broadly positioned and internationally focused patent practice. Moreover, it provides a data-based overview of the German market. The result in the IP Pilot patent prosecution report particularly reflects the volume of patent applications handled by BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT.
Further information about the data and methodology is available in the IP Pilot report The Largest Patent Prosecution Firms in Germany 2021 to 2025.