IP Stars 2026 – Germany: Top rankings for BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT
BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is listed as a top-tier law firm for “Patent Prosecution” and “Trademarks”. Seal of approval for outstanding rankings for more than ten years.
“The firm has advised us in numerous strategic cases for our clients […]. We greatly appreciate the depth and breadth of this experience, which gives us strong confidence in the quality and reliability of their IP dispute support.”
“The team has in-depth knowledge in the IP field and is always willing to share clear, practical advice, which makes them an absolute pleasure to work with. They are professional, proactive, and attentive to detail, and they handle issues accurately.”
“[Christoph Angerhausen] truly deserves to be recognized for his outstanding expertise and contribution to the field of patent.”
These are the assessments of clients and peers regarding BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT, as published in the latest ranking of the IP guide “IP Stars”.
BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT among Germany’s top five IP law firms
The patent and trademark teams also have reason to celebrate the jury’s decision, as the firm has once again been ranked among Germany’s top five law firms this year, receiving Tier 1 distinctions in the categories “Patent Prosecution” and “Trademark – Patent & Trademark Attorney Firms”.
With a strong second-place finish, the jury recognizes the achievements of the patent litigation team and specifically highlights the firm in the “Copyright & Related Rights” category.
In recognition of BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT’s outstanding rankings over more than ten years, IP Stars has awarded the firm a special seal of approval.
16 patent attorneys and attorneys at law receive honors and recognition
In addition, Christian W. Appelt, Dr. Thomas L. Bittner and Dr. Markus Engelhard have been named “Patent star 2026″, while Dr. Lars Eggersdorfer received the “Rising star 2026” designation. Special recognition is also given to Peter Gross, Dr. Carl-Richard Haarmann, and Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann as “Trade mark stars 2026”, as well as Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar as a „Notable practitioner 2026“.
In conjunction with the award winners, the following attorneys receive an honorable mention: Dr. Sebastian Engels, Silke Freund, Dr. Daniel Herrmann, Dr. Ute Kilger, Dr. Andreas Lucke, Dr. Karl-Heinz Metten, Dr. Michael Rüberg, and Dr. Martin Schaefer.
About IP Stars
IP STARS is – according to its own statements – the leading guide for law firms and practitioners in the field of intellectual property worldwide. The first directory was published as early as 1994. The IP STARS rankings are based on information provided by thousands of companies, IP specialists, and their clients, as well as interviews, online surveys, and independent research. The evaluation criteria include expertise, workload, market reputation, track record, results achieved for clients, and unique strengths in the respective practice area. The analysis is impartial; the IP STARS team of experts compiles its rankings solely on the basis of performance.