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Attorney at Law, Partner: Dr. Michael Rüberg
Quick facts
Established

1930

Number of Partners

35

Languages

German, English, French, Chinese, Russian

Offices

Berlin, Bielefeld, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Alicante, Paris and Shanghai

Network Memberships

INTA, IPO, ECTA, PTMG, AIPPI, LES, FCBA (Global Series), ALAI, CSUSA, VPP, GRUR, IPDR

Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Patent disputes
Patent litigation
Patent strategy & counseling
Trade mark disputes
Trade mark strategy & counseling
Trade mark litigation
Trade mark
Patent
Patent prosecution
Trade mark prosecution
Patent office proceedings
Designs
IP transactions
Trade mark office proceedings
Patent disputes - law firms
Patent disputes - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Firm overview

As one of the largest and best-known law firms for Intellectual Property (IP) in Europe, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT offers clients any and all services relating to IP.  The firm is backed with more than 90 years experience. Its expertise covers the full spectrum of legal services, including prosecution, litigation and general counseling. As one of the few IP practices in Germany with large teams of patent attorneys and attorneys at law, the firm does have an integrated approach and expertise. It looks at cases and commercial needs from multiple perspectives, which is tremendously useful for the clients and ends up in creative, yet legally sound solutions to often unprecedented problems. 

The special strength of BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT lies in the close cooperation of the interdisciplinary team of attorneys and patent attorneys. Due to the exceptional combination of natural scientists, engineers and lawyers, they are able to develop customized, creative, and practical solutions that meet the clients’ requirements. A special team is put together for each client, which can, if necessary, be quickly augmented and always adapted to changing circumstances.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT’s client portfolio includes worldwide corporations and leading companies. The firm acts for various clients from Japan, China and the USA in domestic and cross-border litigation, arbitration, mediation and licensing contacts.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT represents its clients before the German Patent and Trademark Office, German courts, the European Patent Office, the Unified Patent Office (UPC), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In addition to its six offices in Germany, the law firm maintains international offices in Alicante, Paris, and Shanghai. The global network of the offices and the close collaboration with selected partner firms throughout the world guarantees unrivalled quality and efficiency.

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Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Practice Areas:

Copyright, Designs, Patent litigation, Patent prosecution, Patent office proceedings, Patent contentious, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark contentious, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark office proceedings, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling, IP transactions, Life Sciences

Sector Specialisation:

Artificial intelligence, Arts, Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer technology & services, E-commerce, Electrical, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, Film, ICT & software, Industrials, Instruments, Internet, Life sciences, Mechanical, Media, Medical device, Music, Pharmaceutical, Robotics, Semiconductors, Technology hardware, Telecommunication, Tobacco, Universities & research

Address:
Pettenkoferstrasse 22
Munich 80336
Tel:+49 (89) 55 96 80 Fax:+49 (89) 55 96 85 090 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.boehmert.de/

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Overview

Boehmert & Boehmert is one of the established patent attorney firms in Germany. The firm is well known for IP protection and management, but it also has lawyers to take on IP disputes, trade mark work, and general IP law issues. Its patent attorney team is large enough to cover almost all key technical fields. The firm has a good reputation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Notable lawyers: Michael Rüberg, Martin Schaefer Freund, Silke Freund, Markus Engelhard, Sebastian Engels, Carl-Richard Haarmann,

Notable patent attorneys: Andreas Lucke, Ute Kilger, Karl-Heinz Metten, Daniel Herrmann, Christian W Appelt, Heinz Goddar, and Dennis Kretschmann.

Testimonials

2026

"The firm has advised us in numerous strategic cases for our clients, amassing substantial achievements and experience. 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

"Mr Angerhausen has extensive expertise in patent matters, particularly in filing and prosecuting international applications. We frequently seek his guidance because he consistently offers client-focused, practical, and strategically sound solutions, and he excels in managing client relationships with great care and professionalism. He truly deserves to be recognized for his outstanding expertise and contribution to the field of patent."

 

2025

A client values the "trust, expertise and smooth communication".

"Attention to detail and ease of working with them. From senior partners to associates to paralegals, the whole team is thoroughly professional and friendly and highly skilled at what they do."

"We chose Boehmert & Boehmert for their unparalleled expertise and exceptional track record in handling complex patent applications. Their team possesses deep technical knowledge and provides meticulous attention to detail, ensuring our intellectual property is thoroughly protected.

"Their prompt and professional assistance in addressing office actions has consistently exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Boehmert & Boehmert for their outstanding service and unwavering commitment to excellence."

Another client noted the team's "high level of expertise, industry knowledge, pragmatic approach and accessibility".

"They understand our questions very well and, depending on their experience, support our inventors on an equal footing."

"There is obvious thought, clearly communicated, behind their recommendations. [There is] a willingness to consider our questions, concerns, and alternative suggestions and to evaluate them on their merits [before moving] forward with a mutually agreed plan. These are the kind of colleagues I would readily hire into my own organisation."

"They are responsive, quick and get great results."

"[They are] reliable and also flexible."

A client appreciates the team's "fast and reliable responses, transparent and pragmatic approach, and experience with Asian clients".

"We appreciate Boehmert & Boehmert's unparalleled commitment to excellence and their deep understanding of intellectual property law. Their team is not only highly knowledgeable but also extremely approachable and dedicated to providing personalised service.

"They go above and beyond to ensure our IP rights are protected, offering innovative solutions and strategic advice tailored to our specific needs. Their prompt and professional responses, coupled with their attention to detail, make them an invaluable partner in navigating the complexities of IP law. We highly value their expertise and the peace of mind they bring to our business operations."

"Boehmert & Boehmert is very responsive and acts truly and always on behalf of our clients. Each time there is an office action published, they immediately inform us with sufficient information to evidence to our client the need to tackle the office action and/or rejection of the patent applications."

"They are exceptional professionals who make a genuine effort to understand the Mexican market. They offer preferred fees, which greatly support us in encouraging our clients to file in the EU. Additionally, they never charge us for any type of report or advice, demonstrating their commitment to client service. This is not easy to find, so we really appreciate their assistance."

"They understand the peculiarities of Brazilian clients, especially price due to the unfavourable foreign exchange between the euro and the real.

"They provide concise advice and make it easy for the client to understand the complexity, risk, and chances of success to make a decision and proceed."

 

Sebastian Engels

"Dr. Engels is always acting in a highly professional manner. Due to his expertise and respectful communication with the opponent party, we are often chosen as the leading party in negotiations, where we have to negotiate with other partners from a consortium versus a potential customer."

 

2023

"We appreciate the efficient and insightful advice."

"What I particularly like about Boehmert & Boehmert is that the services are highly qualified but at the same time very adapted to the wishes of the respective client. They allow our direct tax control and always try to offer us cost-sensitive solutions and services."

Linked Reviews
Trade mark

The firm handled trade mark filing and disputes work in several sectors. Brand owner clients include Huawei Technologies, Commerzbank, SUNTAT-Gruppe, COROS, and Imtron. Carl-Richard Haarmann is a key lawyer for trade mark matters.

Patent

Case studies show filing, prosecution and portfolio management work. Clients include Qurient Pharmaceuticals, Fraport, Ab Initio Technology, JVC Kenwood Corporation, Korean Zinc, DiaMon Tech, and Bundesdruckerei.

Copyright & related rights

Case studies show the firm is still active in copyright matters. Silke Freund is a key lawyer in the firm for copyright issues. Christian W Appelt is a patent attorney with design law experience.  

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