HOYNG ROKH MONÉGIER rightfully holds its place in the upper echelons of patent litigation given that it frequently handles complex parallel litigation proceedings dealing with patent infringement, unfair competition, and parasitism across both Europe and the USA. The firm is spearheaded by Paris-duo Benoît Strowel and Sabine Agé. Strowel is a member of both the Paris and Brussels bar and is qualified to practice in England and Wales, making him an expert multi-jurisdictional litigator, while Agé is a patents expert for clients in electronics and telecoms. Denis Monégier du Sorbier is a key name at the firm, while Amandine Métier advises clients on standard-essential patents and FRAND licenses, as well as on disputes relating to supplementary protection certificates and biosimilars. Sophie Micallef is a seasoned litigator and Florence Jacquand displays versatility at the firm, advising on patent validity and infringement, employees’ inventions, and contractual disputes. Caroline Levesque and Marta Mendes handle trade secrets and infringement litigation respectively.
Key clients
- DUPLO
- FUJIFILM
Work highlights
- Assisting clients Fujifilm and Hurom with cases before the UPC.
- Acting for Sony in a decision by the Cour de cassation providing guidance on the standing to sue when the patent has been transferred.