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HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER

Intellectual Property

Europe Guide 2026 : Europe-wide


HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER

About

Provided by HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER

In all of its locations HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER services the needs of clients in the field of intellectual property law, including patents and trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights and design rights, as well as in related fields, such as pharmaceutical regulatory law, unfair competition, media and advertising law and all IP related contracts.

In patent law, the focus of HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER lies in particular on the technical areas of electronics and telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, automotive and optics, with decades of proven expertise. The firm also serves all other technical fields, including mechanics, electrical engineering and chemicals.

In addition, in the fields of trademark, copyright, design right law, the firm offers a complete range of services relating to the enforcement, exploitation, assessment and protection of these rights, always at the forefront of new developments. Given the full harmonisation of European trademark and design right law it is ideally placed to serve its clients’ needs. HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER advises and represents its clients across a broad range of sectors including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, industrial design, media, entertainment and publishing.

The firm represents its clients before all relevant national and European IP courts and authorities as well as arbitrating their IP disputes. It also acts for them as experienced negotiators and assist in drafting licensing, R&D and technology transfer agreements.

Industries (12)

  • Aerospace, automotive & marine
  • Biotechnology & Biologics
  • Chemicals
  • Electronics, computers, software & semiconductors
  • Fashion & Luxury goods
  • Industrial equipment & Manufacturing
  • Media
  • Medical devices
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Retail & Consumer goods
  • Telecommunications & Networks
  • Telecommunications & Networks

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Europe-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

The lawyers at HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER are highly renowned IP specialists, acting out of market-leading practices in Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Germany. The law firm also has a strong presence in the Spanish market. It draws particular attention for its expertise in patent litigation, as well as enforcement procedures. HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER offers additional knowledge of copyright and trade marks mandates, as well as design litigation. It acts for a range of international clients in the life sciences, technology and automotive sectors.

Notable practitioners

Theo Blomme heads the firm's Amsterdam team, while Liesbeth Weynants leads the group in Brussels. Martin Köhler and Klaus Haft in Düsseldorf are key contacts for the firm's German practice. Luis Fernández-Novoa leads the Spanish team in Madrid and Paris-based Sabine Agé heads the firm's French office.

Strengths

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  • HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER provides fast responses and comprehensive support. The team is hardworking and able to handle complex multi-jurisdictional litigation.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER has high thoroughness and rigour in terms of the analysis of legal technical issues.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • The HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER team is professional, experienced and provides very precise information, recommendations and legal procedures regarding our cases.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

Members

Provided by HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER

  • Kay Kasper

  • Christian Osterrieth

  • Martin Köhler

    Head of Department

  • Christine Kanz

  • Klaus Haft

  • Sandra Stolzenburg - Wiemer

  • Tobias Hahn

  • Christina Tenbrock

  • Thomas H. Schmitz

  • Mirko Weinert

  • Mathis Breuer

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