HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is particularly active in anti-counterfeiting and therefore regularly combines expertise in competition and trade mark law, while its client base covers a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and fashion. The team also frequently assists with regulatory requirements for product launches and advertising campaigns. Practice head Christina Tenbrock combines her experience in competition law with expertise in pharmaceutical, medicinal product advertising and medical device law, while Mathis Breuer is active in the consumer goods, entertainment electronics and cosmetics sectors, among others. Counsel Sandra Stolzenburg-Wiemer particularly focuses on anti-counterfeiting and product packaging.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The HRM team is absolutely top in Germany when it comes to competition law. They have the experience and the staff to handle any type of assignment and working with them is extremely professional.'
  • 'Thomas Schmitz is highly recommended for ​​competition law. Analytical, strategic and experienced - he is second to none.'

Key clients

  • BPW Bergische Achsen KG
  • Dr. Kurt Wolff/ Dr. August Wolff (Dr. Wolff Group)
  • GAP Inc.
  • Marks & Spencer
  • OYESS Beauty
  • Piasten
  • Seewara
  • Signify
  • Steinel GmbH
  • trivago
  • Vlisco Netherlands

Work highlights

  • Advice and representation of Kurt Wolff in a series of competition proceedings against a competitor and former licensing partner.
  • Advising GAP on the coordination of infringement proceedings in Germany against a competitor and several distributors.
  • Representing Marks & Spencer in a legal dispute with a shoe manufacturer concerning the protectability of shoe designs under unfair competition law and EU-wide coordination.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christina Tenbrock

Other key lawyers

Mathis Breuer, Thomas Schmitz, Ivan Dimitrov, Sandra Stolzenburg-Wiemer