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Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Trade mark - law firms
Patent disputes - law firms
UPC litigation
Firm overview

HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is a leading European intellectual property law boutique. It is the top choice for high-stakes cross-border IP litigation, including at the Unified Patent Court (“UPC”).

 

Its international team of around 130 dedicated IP professionals across five countries combines legal and technical expertise in patents, trademarks, copyrights, design rights, and trade secrets to protect innovation worldwide.

 

Patents & the UPC

Recognising the importance of the UPC from the start, HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER has quickly become one of the leading firms representing parties before the UPC. With extensive experience in cross-border patent disputes and involvement in many of the early cases at the UPC, the firm’s teams leverage their deep expertise and strategic approach in navigating the challenges and opportunities of the system.

 

Trademarks, Copyrights & Design Rights

HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER offers comprehensive legal advice and litigation services in trademarks, copyrights, and design rights. The firm represents clients before national and European courts and authorities, ensuring effective management and enforcement of IP portfolios.

 

Trade Secrets

HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER provides comprehensive and strategic protection of trade secrets, helping clients safeguard their confidential business information and technological innovations. Services include risk assessment, compliance strategies, litigation and dispute resolution.

 

Further services

HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER moreover assists and represents clients in various fields closely related to IP, such as pharmaceutical regulatory law, unfair competition, media and advertising law and all IP-related contracts. Also in these fields, HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is your trusted partner. https://www.hoyngrokhmonegier.com/

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations
  • Litigation, Arbitration & Counselling in the following areas:
  • Patents (Patent Litigation & Patent Prosecution)
  • Pharma Regulatory
  • Trademarks (Trademark Litigation & Trademark Prosecution)
  • Copyright
  • Design Rights (Design Rights Litigation & Design Rights Prosecution)
  • Counterfeit & Piracy
  • Media Regulatory
  • Advertising
  • Unfair Commercial Practices
  • ICT
  • Arbitration & Mediation
  • IP Licensing & Transfer

 

Address:
DÜSSELDORF: Steinstrasse 20, 40212 Düsseldorf
MANNHEIM: (Branch Office) 0 7, 16, 68161 Mannheim
MUNICH: Theatinerstraße 7 / Entrance Maffeistraße, 80333 Munich
Tel:+49 89 904 11 710 Fax:+49 89 904 11 16 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://hoyngrokhmonegier.com

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Overview

European IP firm Hoyng Rokh Monegier is one of the trusted law firms in Germany for patent litigation. The firm is often seen in a range of patent disputes in life sciences, telecoms, and engineering. A team of European patent attorneys support its lawyers in patent litigation. The firm also has lawyers to handle soft IP work, especially trade marks and unfair competition. The German team collaborates with colleagues in other European offices when dealing with cross-border IP disputes. 

Notable patent litigators: Tobias Hahn, Kay N Kasper, Christine Kanz, Lars Baum, Mirko Weinert, Martin Köhler, and Klaus Haft.

Notable soft IP lawyers: Thomas H Schmitz, Christina Tenbrock, Ivan Dimitrov, and Mathis Breuer.

Follow MIP's coverage of the firm here.

Testimonials

2026

"Professional, service orientated and proactive. Very good communication, and advice is always concise and action-oriented. We have now successful international brand protection of our new brand in plus 40 countries."

"Hoyng Rokh Monegier trademark team works on many cases for the most famous brands. They can provide full range of services connected to trademarks and design matters. Hoyng Rokh Monegier has specialists who know how to prevent unfair competition while being attentive to rule of free competition."

"Excellent trademark, design and unfair competition litigation expertise, strategic thinking, and efficient handling of disputes. A highly reliable and responsive team. It is always a pleasure to have fruitful and open discussions and to work with them on finding the best solutions."

"The team is very business-oriented, highly time-efficient, and consistently reliable in their advice. It has been a pleasure working with them."

"Hoyng Rokh Monegier’s IP litigation team is truly world-class. Their strategic approach, deep understanding of complex IP matters, and ability to deliver results are unparalleled. In particular, Christine Kanz stands out as a phenomenal partner. Her sharp intellect, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to craft compelling arguments make her an invaluable asset in any litigation. Christine’s ability to anticipate challenges and provide innovative solutions is unmatched, and her calm demeanor under pressure inspires confidence in her clients."

"A highly professional team of lawyers, in particular Dr Mirko Weinert and his team, who apply both profound technical understanding and strong strategic negotiation skills to the benefit of his clients."

Christine Kanz

"She is a powerful advocate.  She not only understands the details of a technology, but she can convey this in-depth knowledge to a court.  She is also incredibly legally savvy and well-known amongst the judges in the German courts.  As a result, she provides top-notch advice."

Christina Tenbrock

"Christina Tenbrock is an outstanding litigator in the fields of trademarks, design and unfair competition. She provides sharp, commercially focused advice and represents our interests with great skill and determination. Her responsiveness and ability to navigate complex disputes makes her a trusted advisor."

Ivan Dimitrov

"Thanks to his extensive experience, Ivan consistently proposes optimal options (for example, on trade mark filing strategy), is fully transparent in his advice, and applies very business-oriented judgment. His support saves our team a lot of time."

 

2025

"Outstanding service of the highest legal standard."

"They are very easy to work with and provide excellent advice to our clients. Our preferred go-to firm. Always available."

"Excellent support and advice with regard to patent infringement, strategic considerations [concerning] third parties, and litigation representation. Also, the team has very good negotiation skills."

"[The firm] is extremely organised and communicative. They are very skilled in the courtroom and are excellent brief writers. Their technical skill is top-notch, yet they are also very strategic in how they approach a case."

"I can reach out to anyone at Hoyng Rokh Monegier, from the senior partner down to the junior associate, to get an answer to a question that I have."

"All-round professionalism."

"They are extremely reliable, trustworthy and always deliver in a timely manner. Their legal knowledge is excellent, and they always provide their advice according to our preferences."

"Fast response, practical advice, excellent work and cheaper than the lawyer rates [in another European country]."

"The team is top-notch and to the point. Excellent choice for any IP matters. Very nice team and responsive."

"They have created a very responsible and modern team with traditional values."

A client likes "their engagement and understanding of the commercial and strategic aspects of a dispute and ability to provide advice and guidance in context". The client also noted that the team "develops a strong personal rapport, facilitating an open and honest exchange of opinions".

"They win."

"[They are] very professional and very detailed in [their] advice. [They] made us feel confident."

"Our experience with Hoyng Rokh Monegier has been nothing short of exceptional."

A client noted the team's "very pragmatic and goal-oriented negotiation approach".

"[They are] cost-sensitive and very reliable."

"They have an excellent track record, are easy to work with, and they give practical advice."

"We only work with the best firms, and Hoyng Rokh Monegier is top in Germany."

A client values the "relaxed and trustful conversation atmosphere" in the firm.

"The attorneys with whom we work are simply the best. They are excellent litigators, strategic thinkers, organised, courteous and responsive. They are a client's dream. We love working with them and hope to continue working with them for many years to come."

Thomas H Schmitz

"Thomas H. Schmitz is always on top of things and ready to pick up every new matter in an instant. [He is] a problem-solver."

Christine Kanz

"Working with Christine Kanz has been an absolute privilege. She is a remarkable IP attorney whose legal expertise, strategic acumen, and outstanding advocacy skills set her apart in the field.

"Christine’s ability to communicate complex legal matters with clarity and precision makes her an invaluable advisor. Her deep experience and sharp legal judgement ensure that every case is handled with a well-thought-out, strategic approach.

"Beyond her legal brilliance, she possesses exceptional emotional intelligence—understanding not just the legal landscape but also the nuances of client needs and concerns.

"She is a pleasure to work with—always professional, insightful, and highly responsive. Her commitment to excellence, combined with her warm and engaging personality, makes even the most complex legal challenges feel manageable."

 

2023

"They are highly knowledgeable and offer pragmatic advice. They provide the best possible representation before German courts."

"They provide on-point advice without unnecessary lengthy legal explanations. They are always efficient and 100% in line with the client's interests."

"We value their excellent strategic approach, high technical competence and expertise, easy understanding, brief and clear summaries and quick responses."

"They always provide good and professional advice. Service is at a very high level, and there is also a high level of trust. I especially love the high efficiency of every interaction."

"Outstanding quality, catered exactly to our needs. They are very reliable and responsive and very well staffed."

"They are prompt, thorough and cost-effective."

"They know their IP, are very service-minded and are nice to work with."

"They have a commercial mindset and show in-depth knowledge of IP."

Ivan Dimitrov

"Ivan Dimitrov and his team provide prompt services with successful results for reasonable fees."

 

2022

"They have extensive experience in trademarks and related rights. We value the highly professional and incredibly friendly way they handle clients and their needs."

"The team combines deep knowledge of IP with high sensitivity to business needs. The firm has great team members that are a lot of fun to work with. Work products are always delivered on time and are of the highest quality."

"They have the competence, creativity, overall quality and willingness to deep dive into any case."

"Outstanding legal proficiency and great understanding of business needs. We speak the same language."

"We receive immediate replies and customer-oriented legal advice."

"We trust the firm and have a long-standing relationship with them."

"The firm provides not only the professional services necessary in a matter but also challenges the business needs."

"They have valuable legal expertise and business acumen."

Linked Reviews
Trade mark

Case studies show trade mark disputes work in and outside the courts for several brand owners. Clients include easyGroup, Asics Corporation, Dss Sustainable Solutions, 509 crew, ABACUS Research, and Adlon Brand.

Copyright & related rights

Case studies show diverse copyright and design law matters. Signify, G-Star, iMusic, Lindberg, and Marks & Spencer are among the clients the soft IP lawyers advised.

Patent

Case studies show patent litigation covering a range of technical fields in the national courts and the UPC. Clients include Gilead, Elekta, EOFlow Co, Fujifilm, Air Liquide, BioNTech, and BMW.  Thomas Becher, who specialises in EPO and UPC proceedings, joined the firm’s Düsseldorf office in 2025.

13 results13 results
As UPC activity continues to drive strategic hiring and expansion, recent rulings have delivered a notable win for Samsung, and further uncertainty in the long-running GSK-Pfizer vaccine battle
Partner Pierre Pérot rejoins the firm he left in 2022 alongside another returning lawyer, associate Camille Abba
Abbott winning another round against Sinocare and Menarini, and 'long arm' clarification on the UK's position within the UPC, were also among major developments
IP boutique firm says its platform will help navigate ‘scattered’ decisions by bringing case law, commentary and research under one umbrella
A further decision on long-arm status, and a new hire for Pentarc in Germany from Taylor Wessing were also among top developments
The latest in a dispute over juicing machines, and a shakeup in judicial compositions were also among the top developments
A multijurisdictional claim filed by InterDigital and a new spin-off firm in Germany were also among the top talking points
A settlement involving Disney and another ruling concerning a lawyer’s request for access to documents were also among the big developments
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