Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Unfair Competition
Global Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
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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.
Chambers Review
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER has an outstanding patent litigation practice that is widely perceived as a go-to for high-stakes disputes in the telecommunications and pharmaceutical sectors. The law firm represents clients in cross-border patent infringement and nullity proceedings, additionally offering a strong advisory practice, assisting clients with employee inventions. Its expertise also extends to standard-essential patent licensing. The team further demonstrates prowess in trade mark matters, entering the rankings after demonstrating significant activity in the area. The lawyers frequently provide unfair competition advice and assist with trade mark portfolio management and litigation.
Work Highlights
- HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER represented Apple in patent infringement proceedings against Ericsson relating to 5G patents.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are dedicated to supporting our cases and provide detailed answers to our questions."
"The law firm has a dream team of seasoned professionals."
"HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER always provides convincing and reliable advice."
"The team provides efficient management of cases across offices."
"I am very impressed with the firm's responsiveness, availability to jump on the phone and strategy calls."
"The team are dedicated to supporting our cases and provide detailed answers to our questions."
"The law firm has a dream team of seasoned professionals."
"HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER always provides convincing and reliable advice."
"The team provides efficient management of cases across offices."
"I am very impressed with the firm's responsiveness, availability to jump on the phone and strategy calls."
Notable Practitioners
Klaus Haft is the team's leading figure for protecting clients' interests in patent infringement proceedings, focusing on the technology and telecommunications sectors. His expertise extends to complex SEP and FRAND litigation.
"Besides his legal background, he also has a strong technical background."
"He is among the best lawyers in Germany."
"He is excellent."
Christine Kanz ascends in the rankings due to strong market recognition for her notable patent litigation practice. She is particularly popular with life sciences corporations, which she represents in both claimant and defendant patent disputes.
"Christine Kanz is very impressive. She is extremely organised and efficient, tackles all issues in details and sees the big picture as to what is important for the company."
"Her analysis is reliable; she takes the lead and thinks about issues from different angles. Christine is a very communicative and excellent lawyer."
"She is a wonderful and great litigator."
"Christine Kanz is very renowned for her work in the pharma and biotech sectors."
Martin Köhler has an impressive client list that includes blue-chip companies from the technology and electronics industries. His litigation practice covers patent enforcement, including infringement litigation and nullity actions.
Christian Osterrieth is known for his work on patent enforcement mandates, including infringement litigation and opposition, nullity and vindication proceedings. His expertise also includes trade secret issues.
"He is a very bright and knowledgeable person."
Kay Kasper regularly represents clients in patent infringement proceedings and licence negotiations. He acts for a diverse client list that includes companies from the automotive and technology sectors.
"He is an amazing counsel who you can always count on."
Ranked Lawyers at
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
Germany
Members
Provided by HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
Christina Tenbrock
Head of Department
Mathis Breuer
Mirko Weinert
Sandra Stolzenburg-Wiemer
Thomas H. Schmitz
Tobias Hahn
Industries
Provided by HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
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