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HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER Offices
STEINSTRASSE 20
40212 DÃœSSELDORF
Germany
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HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER > The Legal 500 Rankings
Intellectual property > Patent litigation: solicitors Tier 1
In the patent disputes sphere, HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER covers the entire range of technical areas, focusing on electronics, telecommunications, life sciences, automotive and optics. In addition to German and European authorities and courts, the practice also acts before arbitration courts and coordinates cross-border proceedings, which frequently entail US aspects. Klaus Haft, who is particularly experienced in medical devices and high tech, jointly heads the practice with Martin Köhler, whose patent litigation skills are complemented by many years of experience in trade mark, design and competition law. Christine Kanz is often called upon to support cross-border cases and specialises in life sciences, mechanics and consumer goods. Lars Baum, who excels in SEP and FRAND-related issues, made partner in April 2023. Counsel Carina Höfer is another key contact and assists with national and international patent infringement proceedings as well as parallel opposition and nullity proceedings.Practice head(s):
Klaus Haft; Martin Köhler
Other key lawyers:
Christine Kanz; Tobias Hahn; Kay Kasper; Christian Osterrieth; Mirko Weinert; Ivan Dimitrov; Carina Höfer; Lars Baum; Andreas Staudigel
Testimonials
‘The HRM team is exceptional. They are excellently organized, work well together and deliver precise and timely work results.’
‘Christine Kanz: Brilliant, organized, strategic.’
‘Klaus Haft is a very experienced lawyer in IP infringement matters who, due to the technical background knowledge he acquired during his physics studies, is also ideally suited to complex technical issues and knows how to break down complex technical issues to a technical level that an infringement court can understand.’
‘Excellent experience, know-how and pragmatic approach.’
‘Tobias Hahn: Very service-oriented, pragmatic, thought leader.’
‘HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER has excellent expertise in conducting patent disputes in Germany. Klaus Haft is very familiar with patent courts in various jurisdictions in Germany and is familiar with advantages and disadvantages of individual courts. He is also very familiar with many judges.’
‘Klaus Haft is an excellent patent litigation strategist who knows what is appropriate at every stage of the litigation and in various patent litigation jurisdictions. In addition, he is very efficient and cost-conscious as well as very professional in his demeanor.’
‘Mirko Weinert: Comprehensive technical understanding, at eye level with his conversational partners, prudent and goal-oriented, very clever and strategic.’
Key clients
Apple
BioNTech
BMW
Dr. Kurt Wolff / Dr. August Wolff
Elekta
Gilead
Hanwha Q Cells
Heckler & Koch
HMD Global
Motorola Solutions
Philip Morris International
Philips
Samsung
Sony
Texas Instruments
Vorwerk
Work highlights
- Defense of BioNTech in patent litigation in Düsseldorf and invalidity/termination proceedings in Munich against CureVac and Moderna as well as parallel litigation in the US, the UK and the Netherlands.
- Defending Apple in extensive patent infringement proceedings against Ericsson regarding 5G patents at various German court locations (Munich/Düsseldorf) and in the Netherlands.
- Defense of Hanwha Q Cells regarding the enforcement of patent rights in the field of solar cell technology against several competitors, including infringement proceedings in Germany, Australia and the US; Opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office and nullity proceedings before the German Federal Patent Court.
Intellectual property > Unfair competition Tier 2
Anticounterfeiting is one of HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER's core competencies, while also being regularly instructed with matters concerning product launches and labeling requirements. Under the leadership of soft IP expert Christina Tenbrock, whose expertise includes medicinal product advertising, pharmaceutical and medical device law, the competition practice focuses on consumer electronics, food, life sciences and cosmetics. Litigator Thomas Schmitz, who frequently assists with issues pertaining to illegal imitations and trade mark infringements, Ivan Dimitrov (competition and trade secret law) and counsel Sandra Stolzenburg-Wiemer (competition, design and trade mark law, advertising measures) are other key contacts.Practice head(s):
Christina Tenbrock
Other key lawyers:
Tobias Hahn; Mathis Breuer; Thomas Schmitz; Ivan Dimitrov; Sandra Stolzenburg-Wiemer
Testimonials
‘The team is extremely professional in handling our case. Very clear and precise advice.’
‘Christina Tenbrock is very professional, detailed and precise.’
‘The team I work with is excellent. The lawyers are fast, very communicative, think laterally and provide advice at highest level.’
‘Pure excellence.’
Key clients
509 crew
Dr. Wolff-Gruppe
G-Star
Haferkater
Hanwha QCells
Heckler & Koch
Katjes
OYESS Beauty
Piasten
Rituals
Rupes
Samsung
Signify
Steinel GmbH
Work highlights
- Advice and representation of Dr. Wolff Group in a multinational dispute with a former licensing partner in the dental care sector.
- Representation of Rituals in competition and trade mark litigation as well as representation in various competition law disputes against well-known cosmetics manufacturers.
- Advising and representing 509 Crew in a dispute with a well-known competitor involving various allegations of infringements of intellectual property rights (UWG, design, trade mark).
Intellectual property > Trade marks Tier 3
IP boutique HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER provides comprehensive trade mark advice, with all team members being active across both prosecution and litigation. By collaborating with the firm's European offices, the practice is further well equipped to handle international trade mark portfolios and disputes. Christina Tenbrock heads the soft IP practice and, in addition to trade mark and design law, also advises on medicinal product advertising, pharmaceutical and medical device law. Mathis Breuer and Thomas Schmitz are particularly experienced in assisting with trade mark litigation, although both also advise on contractual and strategic issues. Counsel Sandra Stolzenburg-Wiemer (competition, design and trade mark law, advertising measures) acts in both an advisory capacity and in litigation.Practice head(s):
Christina Tenbrock
Other key lawyers:
Mathis Breuer; Sandra Stolzenburg-Wiemer; Ivan Dimitrov;Â Thomas Schmitz
Testimonials
‘The team is excellent. The people are quick, very communicative, think laterally and provide advice at the highest level.’
‘Working with HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER was quite refreshing. They think differently, always come up with unique solutions and get things done very quickly.’
‘Mathis Breuer shared some practical tips and tricks. It was great to see a partner go beyond simply laying out the law and providing actionable insights.’
‘Competent, client-oriented, pragmatic, close to the business.’
‘I really appreciate working with Thomas Schmitz, he is always very reliable and does excellent work with his team.’
‘The team is excellent and communication is efficient, friendly and professional. We actually see HOYNG as part of our team in expanding our brand into global markets.’
‘Excellent specialist knowledge and commercial understanding.’
‘Mathis Breuer is excellent, both technically and strategically.’
Key clients
509 crew
Piasten
Rupes
Steffen Schraut
Steinel GmbH
ABACUS Research AG
Allergan
BPW Bergische Achsen KG
Bübchen GmbH
Dr. August Wolff
Dr. Kurt Wolff
Easygroup Ltd.
Energetix GmbH & Co. KG
Enjin Pte. Ltd.
GAP Inc.
GlaxoSmithKline
G-Star
Katjes
Monster Cable Products, Inc.
OYESS Beauty
Philips
Rituals
Samsung
Signify
Takeda
The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited
Work highlights
- Representing Easygroup in trade mark infringement proceedings. Representation in court proceedings.
- Representation of Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG in a global trade mark dispute against Combe Inc.
- Represented GlaxoSmithKline in various trade mark disputes.
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER > Firm Profile
The Firm
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is a specialised European intellectual property law boutique created in 2015 when the well-established top tier IP firms Hoyng Monegier and Reimann Osterrieth Köhler Haft (ROKH) decided to join forces. In 2019, the firm teamed up with French patent litigation boutique, Véron & Associés. Today HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER gathers more than 100 passionate IP professionals with offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Lyon, Madrid, Mannheim (branch office), Munich and Paris.
Expertise
In all of its locations HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER services the needs of clients in the field of intellectual property law, including patents and trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights and design rights, as well as in related fields, such as pharmaceutical regulatory law, unfair competition, IT and data protection law, media and advertising law and all IP related contracts.
In patent law, the focus of HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER lies in particular on the technical areas of electronics and telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, automotive and optics, with decades of proven expertise. The firm also serves all other technical fields, including mechanics, electrical engineering and chemicals.
In addition, in the fields of trademark, copyright, design right law, HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER offers a complete range of services relating to the enforcement, exploitation, assessment and protection of these rights, always at the forefront of new developments. Given the full harmonisation of European trademark and design right law it is ideally placed to serve its clients’ needs. HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER advises and represents its clients across a broad range of sectors including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, industrial design, media, entertainment and publishing.
The firm represents its clients before all relevant national and European IP courts and authorities as well as arbitrating their IP disputes. It also acts for them as experienced negotiators and assist in drafting licensing, R&D and technology transfer agreements.
Approach
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is a top-tier IP law firm. The firm is committed to providing innovative, practical and business-oriented solutions to its clients and all IP issues. HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER emphasizes the handling of clients’ cases by experienced partners. In large-scale cases, the lawyers work in well-coordinated teams, focused on the individual requirements of each case and with the highest standards of quality, speed, efficiency and cost awareness.
Main Contacts
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Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Intellectual property > Unfair competition