Hoyng Rokh Monegier

Attorneys-at-law · Patent attorneys

75 UPC Representatives · 65 SEP Litigators

Germany · The Netherlands · Belgium · France · Spain (and other offices)

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Short self-description

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”). The firm offers legal expertise in patents, trademarks, copyrights, design rights, and trade secrets.

Main practice areas: patent, trademarks, copyrights, design rights, trade secrets.

Industry/technology focus: mechanical engineering; physics and general engineering; electrical engineering; electronics; information and communication technology; computer software; automotive; aerospace; green tech and sustainable technologies; optics, optoelectronics and laser technology; food technology (thermodynamics etc. related to food production); material science; chemistry; pharmaceuticals; life sciences including biotech; medical devices and e-health.

UPC-related services: patent enforcement; defense against infringement claims; proactive revocation claims; defense against revocation claims; bring and pursue notice of opposition in EPO; defense in EPO opposition proceedings; unitary patent appeals from EPO; opt-outs and withdrawals.

SEP-related services: advice on FRAND negotiations for SEP holders; advice on FRAND negotiations for implementers; SEP enforcement; defense against SEP infringement claims; bring revocation claims against SEPs (including EPO opposition, PTAB etc.); bring antitrust-based FRAND claims; defense against antitrust-based FRAND claims; bring contract-based FRAND claims; defense against contract-based FRAND claims; pursuit of antisuit injunctions and interim licenses; defense against antisuit injunction and interim license motions; pursuit of anti-antisuit injunctions; defense against anti-antisuit injunction motions.

Rankings and awards

  • Top Tier Firm 2025 – IP Stars
  • Ranked for 10+ Years – IP Stars
  • Recommended Firm – IAM Patent 2025
  • Global Leaders – IAM 2025
  • Top Ranked – Chambers and Partners Global and Europe Guide 2025
  • Top Ranked – Chambers and Partners Germany and France Guide 2025
  • Leading Firm – Legal500 2025
  • Top Tier Firm – Legal500 2025
  • Recommended in UPC Ranking 2025 – JUVE Patent
  • Recommended Firm – World Trademark Review 2025

UPC achievements

Hoyng Rokh Monegier has practiced in 8 CFI divisions and before the CoA.