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Intellectual property > Patent prosecution Tier 2

As one of the most active practices in the patent filing and administration sphere, Boehmert & Boehmert has developed a reputation as a leading IP entity that covers an extremely broad range of technologies and sectors, ranging from robotics and publishing to physics and environmental technology. In addition, thanks to an extensive Best Friends network and its offices in Alicante, Paris and Shanghai, the group is an attractive choice for globally active clients. Markus Engelhard, who focuses on life sciences, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, regularly acts in nullity and opposition proceedings and is particularly well versed in matters pertaining to active pharmaceutical ingredients and therapeutic biomolecules, while Daniel Herrmann primarily assists with establishing and defending patent portfolios in the technology sector. In September 2022, mechanical engineering specialists Nils Schmid, Florian Malescha and Paul Schieler as well as David Kuttenkeuler and Jan Krauss, who both specialise in biotechnology and life sciences, left the team to found IP boutique SKM-IP. Furthermore, Dennis Kretschmann was appointed judge of the UPC in June 2023.

Intellectual property > Patent litigation: patent lawyers Tier 3

As a mixed law and patent law firm, Boehmert & Boehmert handles disputes seamlessly from a single source and often does so in the context of infringement and nullity proceedings, although opposition and appeal proceedings also form part of its expertise. Main contacts include Christian Appelt (physics, mechanical engineering, electronics, computer technology), Dennis Kretschmann (physics, electrical engineering, optics, IT) and Felix Hermann (communications technology, audio and video coding, software, digital payment systems). At the end of 2022, patent attorneys Nils Schmid, Jan Krauss, David Kuttenkeuler, Florian Malescha and Paul Schieler left to found IP boutique SKM-IP.

Intellectual property > Trade marks Tier 3

IP boutique Boehmert & Boehmert offers comprehensive advice on ​​trade marks, including portfolio management as well as IP right enforcement and defense. The firm is active in the consumer goods, food, media and pharmaceutical sectors, among others, and acts from its national locations as well as its offices in Alicante, Paris and Shanghai, which the practice involves in cross-border matters. Carl-Richard Haarmann's IP expertise extends to trade mark, patent and licensing law, while Rudolf Böckenholt covers design law as well as trade marks.

Intellectual property > Patent litigation: solicitors Tier 4

The litigation practice of IP boutique Boehmert & Boehmert is an experienced advisor to German medium-sized companies and large international corporations in vindication and infringement proceedings among other matters. In disputes before German and European institutions, the practice is frequently supported by its team of patent lawyers. Carl-Richard Haarmann, who focuses on patent as well as on trade mark law, jointly heads the practice with Michael Rüberg, whose expertise includes the coordination of cross-border disputes.

Media > Entertainment Tier 5

Boehmert & Boehmert's copyright group supports clients from the music and film industries as well as software companies in copyright and data protection issues, including interfacing IT and trademark matters. Practice head Martin Schaefer primarily assists with anti-piracy and IP protection and regularly acts in copyright proceedings. Sebastian Engels and Eckhard Ratjen are key contacts for IT and e-commerce issues, while Silke Freund focuses on trademark portfolio management.