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.

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Testimonials

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  • '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).

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

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