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Intellectual Property: Patent - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is a top-tier law firm for both patent and soft IP mandates. The team is highly esteemed for the enforcement of standard-essential patents and second medical use patents, as well as advising clients on patent infringement and invalidity proceedings. The practice is additionally sought out for assistance with UPC litigation. It is also one of the pre-eminent law firms in trade mark injunctions or cancellation proceedings, in addition to design, trade mark and copyright infringement cases. The law firm also has notable experience in anti-counterfeiting measures and border seizures. It is particularly popular with clients from the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and technology industries for contentious IP matters.

Work Highlights

  • HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER represented Astellas in patent and SPC validity challenges brought by Sandoz before The Hague District Court, as well as a subsequent appeal before The Hague Court of Appeal in 2025.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Willem Hoyng
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Willem Hoyng
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Senior Statespeople
Willem Hoyng offers noteworthy experience in both patent and soft IP matters, including trade mark infringement matters before the Supreme Court and issues concerning second medical use patents.
Joris van Manen
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Joris van Manen
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Band 2

Joris van Manen is notably active in trade mark proceedings and copyright disputes. He assists with trade mark cancellations, infringement proceedings and oppositions, appearing regularly before the EUIPO.

Theo Blomme
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Theo Blomme
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Band 2

Theo Blomme represents clients from the pharmaceutical and technology sectors in patent enforcement and invalidity proceedings, as well as UPC litigation.

Theo Blomme is an absolute gem. He is extremely knowledgeable about Dutch and UPC practice.

He is both technically strong and strategic in his thinking.

Laura Fresco
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Laura Fresco
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Band 3
Laura Fresco represents clients in trade mark and design right litigation, as well as advising on anti-counterfeiting and border seizure measures.
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Frank Eijsvogels
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Band 4

Frank Eijsvogels is recognised for being a skilled patent litigator who regularly handles patent invalidity proceedings and revocation actions, notably on behalf of pharmaceutical clients.

Frank Eijsvogels is very diligent and fast.

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Peter van Schijndel
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Band 4

Peter van Schijndel represents clients from the pharmaceutical sector in contentious patent matters. He regularly acts on patent infringement and invalidity proceedings, as well as on the defence and enforcement of patent portfolios.

Peter van Schijndel is very articulate and clear.

Peter van Schijndel is a very good life sciences patent litigator.

Peter van Schijndel demonstrated mastery of the record and strong industry knowledge.

Ranked Lawyers at
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER

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Netherlands

Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright

Willem Hoyng
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Willem Hoyng
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Senior Statespeople
Joris van Manen
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Joris van Manen
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Band 2
Laura Fresco
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Laura Fresco
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Band 3
Intellectual Property: Patent

Willem Hoyng
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Willem Hoyng
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Senior Statespeople
Theo Blomme
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Theo Blomme
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Band 2
4
Frank Eijsvogels
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Band 4
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Peter van Schijndel
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Band 4