The trade mark and unfair competition team at HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is led by Christina Tenbrock, who advises clients on marketing campaigns, product launches, contractual issues, as well as border seizure proceedings. Thomas H. Schmitz adds expertise in shaping advertising and marketing strategies, advising on product development, and handling the drafting and negotiation of licences and cooperation agreements. Mathis Breuer brings litigation strength, representing clients across a variety of sectors, including FMCG, life sciences and sports, with experience in steering complex multi-jurisdictional disputes, while Sandra Stolzenburg-Wiemer specialises in product packaging and anti-counterfeiting.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

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  • ‘Amazing team with top-notch customer-centric lawyers. My go-to team in Germany.’
  • ‘Thomas Schmitz, Mathis Breuer and Ivan Dimitrov are an excellent team. They know this area of expertise very well. Great to work with. ’

Key clients

  • 509 crew
  • Dr. Kurt Wolff/ Dr. August Wolff (Dr. Wolff Group)
  • Dss Sustainable Solutions Switzerland Sa
  • La Rive
  • Magaldi Power S.p.A
  • Marks & Spencer
  • OTEC Präzisionsfinish GmbH
  • OYESS Beauty
  • Piasten
  • Samsung
  • Steinel GmbH
  • trivago

Work highlights

Representing Dr. Wolff Group in numerous unfair competition and advertising disputes, enforcing claims against competitors.
Advising and representing Verifone in a trade secret and copyright dispute.
Advising and representing Samsung in IP and unfair competition matters, especially in a high-profile dispute with a competitor in consumer electronics.

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

Christina Tenbrock

Other key lawyers

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