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.

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Key clients

  • Cersanit Group
  • Beauty Union Global Ltd.
  • Wonderland Nurserygoods Limited

Work highlights

  • Representation of Cersanit Group in patent infringement and nullity proceedings regarding the flow properties of toilet bowls.
  • Advising Beauty Union Global Ltd. on the enforcement of European patents against numerous suppliers and manufacturers in the field of cosmetic products, especially refillable perfume bottles, in Germany and other European countries.
  • Representing Wonderland Nurserygoods Ltd. in patent litigation against several competitors.

Lawyers

Other key lawyers

Christian Appelt, Dennis Kretschmann, Felix Hermann