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Sign with inscription "European Patent Office" in German, English and French in front of the EPO-building in Munich, Germany

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT among the top 10 leading law firms for EPO patent applications in Europe

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In terms of the number of EPO patent applications, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is one of the four leading law firms in Germany and ranks eighth in Europe. German and British law firms hold a dominant position in Europe. According to IP pilot's latest report on the number of patent applications filed by…
Felix Hermann, Patent Attorney at BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT

Warning about phishing e-mails

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In light of recent events, we would like to warn you of an increasing number of fraudulent e-mails in circulation which are intended to give the impression of an IP or copyright warning. Various reputable IP law firms, including BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT, are being abusively named as the alleged senders. These…
Dr. Michael Rüberg, Attorney at Law at BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT

Landmark ruling of CJEU with significant impact on european patent litigation strategies

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Earlier this week, the CJEU has issued its long-awaited ruling in the matter of BSH vs Electrolux (CJEU, judgement of February 25, 2025, C-339/22), thereby significantly expanding the possibilities for both the UPC and national courts in the EU Member-States to grant cross-border injunctions and decide…
Dr. Martin Schaefer on the podium of the Producer's Brunch 2025 in Berlin on the occasion of the Berlinale at lecture

15th Producers’ Brunch as part of the Berlinale 2025 with BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT as co-organizer

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BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT was co-organizer of the 15th Producers' Brunch on the occasion of the Berlinale, this time on the topic of “Voice Cloning, Deepfakes and the Dead Brought Back to Life”. The Producers' Brunch has now become a fixed part of the Berlinale's non-official supporting program. This…

Dr. Martin Schaefer presented on 12.11.2024 at the Salon on Intellectual Property in Berlin

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Dr. Martin Schaefer spoke on the topic of “Where are the limits of copyright protection for applied art - and how do I recognize them?” “Applied Art” was the simple title of the event hosted by the ‘Salon on Intellectual Property’ (Salon zum geistigen Eigentum) at the Weizenbaum Institute…
Felix Hermann, Patent Attorney at BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT

Four BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT attorneys appointed as lecturers at the University of Bremen

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BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner and attorney at law Rudolf Böckenholt, patent agent (Malaysia) and patent engineer Sok Tiang (Chloe) Tai as well as attorneys at law Melanie Müller and Malte Benedikt Windeler have been appointed lecturers/readers at the University of Bremen for the LLM-Master Program…
Felix Hermann, Patent Attorney at BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT

Running for a good purpose – company run 2024 in Berlin, Bremen and Munich with BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT

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In Berlin, Bremen and Munich, committed partners and employees of the law firm run for the benefit of charitable projects and organizations. Despite the wintry cold, strong wind and heavy downpours, numerous partners and employees are once again at the start of the company runs in Berlin and Bremen…
Felix Hermann, Patent Attorney at BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT

Prof. Dr. Goddar, Dr. Xia Pfaffen­zeller and Melanie Müller are patent experts at the China IP SME Help­desk of the European Commission

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In addition to BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner and patent attorney Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar and patent attorney Dr. Xia Pfaffenzeller, both of whom have been patent experts in the China IP SME Helpdesk program of the European Commission for some time, attorney at law Melanie Müller has now also been appointed…
Felix Hermann, Patent Attorney at BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT

Felix Hermann reappointed to the SACEPO Working Party on Guidelines

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Personal appointment "ad personam" by the President of the European Patent Office, António Campinos. For the second time, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT patent attorney and partner Felix Hermann has been appointed to the Working Party on Guidelines of the Standing Advisory Committee to the European Patent…