Dr. Boris Uphoff focuses his practice on intellectual property, commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. He has litigation experience in all major German courts and assists clients in cross-border disputes.
Boris represents German and international clients in patent infringement litigation and in contentious matters relating to trademarks and unfair competition law. His practice also encompasses product liability and insurance law. Boris acts for international insurers, industrial clients and retailers, representing them in disputes relating to product defects and consumer claims. He advises clients, particularly from the automotive and electronics sectors, on product recalls and recourse actions against suppliers of defective parts.
In addition, Boris has successfully defended clients against cartel damages claims brought by competitors and commercial customers.
Boris frequently represents clients in international arbitrations. He also acts as arbitrator in large commercial disputes.
Boris regularly writes articles for legal and commercial publications such as Betriebs-Berater and Handelsblatt.
Boris trained at the Frankfurt Court of Appeal, Germany.
Education
University of Constance, Dr. jur. (PhD), 1996
Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt, Second State Exam, 1997
University of Mainz, First State Exam, 1995
University of Mainz, Scholar of Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung, 1991 – 1995
Admissions
Germany
Certified Specialist in Intellectual Property Law
England and Wales (Solicitor)
Languages
German
English
French
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McDermott International Legal Highlights - December 2015
August 3, 2015
“Nivea-Blue" Decision of the German Federal Supreme Court - Who Owns the ...
McDermott International Legal Highlights - August 2015
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December 8, 2014
ECJ Decision: Consideration of Group-Internal Sales When Calculating Antitrust Fines
October 2014
Apple Store Construction is Registered as a Three-Dimensional Brand - a Pioneer ...
October 6, 2014
ECJ Decision: Brand Protection for Original Store Design Possible
July 30, 2014
Apple Flag Ship Store Design Registered as Trademark
April 18, 2014
Higher Regional Court Hamm Preserves Insight Into Antitrust Leniency
January 2014
Class Action-Like Lawsuits in Cartel Damages Cases Inadmissible if Plaintiff Lacks Funds ...
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