HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is a standout firm for cross-border patent litigation, and clients remark that it is ‘a niche firm with top-tier expertise’. The Madrid office is part of a multi-national European group that provides high-level advice from a pan-European perspective. Practice head Luis Fernández Novoa is ‘a leading light in Spanish patent litigation’. José Antonio Sanmartín is noted for his litigation capabilities and knowledge of procedural law, and Álvaro Velázquez is a key specialist in litigating a broad range of IP rights including patents. Counsel Laura Cantero is ‘extremely conscientious’ in multijurisdictional patent litigation concerning the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Clients appreciate the firm’s ability to ‘dig into deep technical matters to fully understand patented technology’.
Testimonials
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‘Whenever I consider a Spanish law firm for a contentious matter for my clients, Hoyng Rokh Monegier is on my shortlist. They have a very strong reputation in the market which they live up to. They are user-friendly, and are able to handle matters in English which is important for my clients.’
‘Luis Fernández-Novoa has been a leading light in Spanish patent litigation for many years. His client care is impeccable and he is meticulous in everything that he does. I will continue to recommend him for future matters for my clients. Although I have not worked directly with Álvaro Velázquez, he also has a strong reputation in the international IP market.’
Key clients
- Essity
- Huawei
Work highlights
- Representing PHILIPS in disputes over its UMTS and LTE essential and non-essential patents, including litigation cases against OPPO.
- Representing HUAWEI in its patent matters in Spain, including complex litigation cases against CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS and the Spanish company TOT POWER CONTROL.