HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER

What HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER does

HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is a pan-European intellectual property law boutique formed in 2015 through the merger of HOYNG MONEGIER and the German IP firm ROKH IP. The firm is structured as a partnership under English and Welsh law (HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER Europe LLP) with wholly-owned national operating entities in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain (Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Madrid, Paris). It fields more than one hundred intellectual property professionals and practices exclusively in IP and adjacent regulatory matters — patent litigation (including before the Unified Patent Court), trademarks and designs, copyright, IP licensing and transfer, life sciences regulatory, unfair competition and trade secrets, and arbitration/mediation. The firm serves multinational corporations across high-technology and consumer sectors (telecommunications, semiconductors/lithography, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, retail/consumer goods, media), with named matters for clients such as Monsanto, Isover St. Gobain, Mega Brands, Solvay, a large telecommunications company, and a leading immersion lithography manufacturer.

The firm's primary revenue model is hourly billing for legal services, with a 6% general-office expense surcharge, annual rate adjustments, monthly invoicing, and pass-through of disbursements (translation, courier, travel, court/bailiff costs). Go-to-market is direct enterprise engagement via senior partners and associates, supplemented by thought-leadership distribution: a News & Insights blog, the proprietary UPC Intelligence Platform (upcintelligence.hoyngrokhmonegier.com) hosting Willem Hoyng's weekly UPC case-law commentary, an AI-generated audio podcast version of that commentary on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, conference speaking (EPO, IPO, IPBC, ELI, Venice Patent Judges Conference), and sustained rankings performance (e.g., 2026 Managing IP: 19 rankings including 12 Tier 1; IAM Patent 1000, Chambers Global, WTR 1000, IP Stars, Legal 500, JUVE).

Cross-border coordination is the core operating capability: the firm positions itself as the only pan-European IP boutique with top-tier teams in all of its home jurisdictions, enabling simultaneous multi-jurisdictional patent, trademark, and copyright matters, including before the UPC, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the European Patent Office (EPO), and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Founding partner Prof. Willem Hoyng chairs the UPC Advisory Committee and participated in drafting the UPC Rules of Procedure, anchoring the firm's institutional position in the new UPC forum.

Name

HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER

Legal name

HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER Europe LLP

Website

https://hoyngrokhmonegier.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is a pan-European intellectual property law boutique with 100+ IP professionals across Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Madrid, and Paris, serving multinational corporations in patent litigation (including UPC), trademark, copyright, life sciences regulatory, and unfair competition matters through hourly-fee direct engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA)

Keywords

• Intellectual property law
• Patent litigation
• Trademark services
• Copyright protection
• IP licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services – Hourly Billing: Fees for legal services are based on hourly billing rates for attorneys, paralegals, non-lawyer professionals, and staff assigned to a matter. Hourly rates may be adjusted annually. A 6% surcharge on fees covers general office expenses. Costs such as courier charges, translation costs, travel, lodging, and court/bailiff costs are billed separately. Invoices are issued monthly. This is the primary revenue stream for the firm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER provides full-service intellectual property legal advice and representation across five European jurisdictions (Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Spain), covering patent litigation (including UPC proceedings), trademark and design protection, copyright, IP licensing and transfer, life sciences regulatory work, unfair competition and trade secrets, and arbitration and mediation. The firm is a pan-European IP boutique with more than 100 IP professionals and operates a proprietary UPC Intelligence Platform that delivers UPC case law commentary and an AI-generated audio podcast.

Product overview

HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is a pan-European intellectual property law firm providing comprehensive IP legal services across Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Spain. The firm operates as a unified service offering rather than a software product platform, with its core services organized by practice areas (Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Life Sciences Regulatory, IP Licensing, Arbitration, Unfair Competition/Trade Secrets) and industry sectors (Aerospace, Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, etc.). The firm also offers a technology-enabled product through its UPC Intelligence Platform, which provides specialized UPC case law intelligence including Willem Hoyng's commentary and an AI-generated podcast for convenient audio access to UPC legal updates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UPC Intelligence Platform: A case law intelligence platform for Unified Patent Court decisions, featuring analysis by Prof. Willem Hoyng

Products and services

• Patent Litigation Services Full-service patent litigation including strategic advice, representation in complex national and cross-border patent infringement and nullity proceedings, particularly before the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
• Trademark & Design Services
• Copyright Services
• IP Licensing & Transfer Services
• Life Sciences Regulatory Services
• Arbitration & Mediation Services
• Unfair Competition & Trade Secrets Services
• UPC Intelligence Platform
• UPC Unfiltered Commentary
• UPC Unfiltered AI Podcast

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 firm rankings in the 2026 Managing IP Rankings across 6 European jurisdictions, including 12 Tier 1 rankings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Legal Diversity and Inclusion Alliance (LDIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The Brussels team of HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is a co-founding member of LDIA, a Belgian initiative focused on eliminating discrimination in the workplace, promoting an inclusive organisational culture, and taking action to fulfil diversity and inclusion goals through a cross-law firm alliance.
• American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHOYNG ROKH MONEGIER co-hosted the 2024 Women in IP Global Networking Event (Benelux edition) in cooperation with AIPLA and The FIPE.
• The FIPEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHOYNG ROKH MONEGIER co-hosted the 2024 Women in IP Global Networking Event (Benelux edition) in cooperation with AIPLA and The FIPE.
• INFIPP (Training Institute on Mental Health)minorOthersINFIPP provides specialized training on mental health topics such as Unconscious Bias and Introduction to Mental Health, which HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER uses for employee training programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Linklaters: Global elite law firm with a credible IP litigation practice in Europe, particularly in life sciences and tech sectors. Competes for the same multinational client base but offers a wider corporate platform.
• Bird & Bird: Global full-service firm with one of the largest European IP practices and a strong UPC bench across multiple EU jurisdictions. It competes directly with HRM for high-end patent litigation but offers a broader corporate and tech platform.
• Clifford Chance: Global full-service law firm with an active European IP litigation practice, including UPC work. Overlaps with HRM on high-value cross-border patent and trademark disputes for multinational clients.
• Hogan Lovells: Global law firm with a sizeable IP practice in Europe, the US, and Asia. Competes with HRM on multinational patent portfolios and life sciences regulatory matters, offering a fuller cross-border platform.
• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer: Global elite law firm with a strong European IP litigation practice, particularly active in UPC and SEP/FRAND matters. Competes with HRM for lead mandates on high-stakes cross-border patent disputes.

Direct peers

• Grünecker Patent- und Rechtsanwälte: Established German IP firm with strong patent prosecution and litigation credentials and a notable presence before the EPO and UPC. Overlaps with HRM on the German side of pan-European patent disputes.
• Arnold & Siedsma: Benelux-headquartered IP boutique with offices in the Netherlands and Belgium, plus German representation. Similar boutique model and pan-European ambitions, comparable on IP prosecution and patent litigation.
• Hoffmann Eitle: Leading European IP boutique with deep German roots and growing presence across other EU jurisdictions. Comparable in exclusive IP focus, technical depth, and patent litigation strength, particularly at the EPO and UPC.
• Bardehle Pagenberg: German-rooted IP boutique known for patent prosecution, litigation, and UPC work, with expanding European footprint. Directly competes with HRM Düsseldorf on patent litigation and EPO oppositions.
• V.O. Patents & Trademarks: European IP boutique with offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Spain, broadly comparable in scale and pan-European positioning. Direct head-to-head competitor for HRM's core patent prosecution, trademark, and litigation mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HoyngRokh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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