Jan-Diederik Lindemans
Overview
When their sensitive information, innovations, or creative efforts are at risk, clients find in Jan-Diederik Lindemans an experienced strategic adviser who can help mitigate risks and ultimately solve the challenges they are facing. While domestic and cross-border litigation is undoubtedly his forte, Jan-Diederik also regularly handles transactional matters, typically related to the science, technology, and media and entertainment industries. With a background in intellectual property and a knack for “impossible” contentious patent and trademark matters, Jan-Diederik today co-leads the largest, most-diverse, and truly full-service tech and IP team in the country.
Career & Education
- Catholic University of Leuven, LL.M., 2001
- Ghent University, post academic course in biotechnology, 2013
- Belgium
- European Court
Professional Activities and Memberships
- The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
- Brussels Bar Association
- Belgian Association for Copyright
- International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL)
- ICC Commission on Intellectual Property
- ICC Task Force on Trade Secrets
- Amcham EU Intellectual Property Committee
- The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish
Jan-Diederik's Insights
Firm News | 3 min read | 04.01.24
Crowell Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 EMEA 2024
Brussels and Doha – April 1, 2024: The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2024 edition has recognized 16 practice areas and 11 lawyers in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels and Doha offices. The 11 individual lawyers received 18 total rankings across the 16 different practice areas.
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.14.24
Chambers Ranks Crowell Lawyers and Practices in 2024 Europe Guide
Firm News | 2 min read | 02.09.24
World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 2024 Guide
Representative Matters
- Defended leading pharmaceutical companies in preliminary injunction proceedings regarding generic versions of blockbuster medicinal products.
- Defended a multinational active in the sweetener industry in ‘bet the company’ all-or-nothing third-party opposition proceedings against a direct competitor involving six appearances before the Belgian Supreme Court.
- Executed the largest counterfeit seizure within the Benelux area on behalf of a producer of animal feed additives and upheld the client’s patent and trade secret rights in proceedings on the merits.
- Initiated cease and desist proceedings against a multinational electronics manufacturer for breach of the terms of use of advertising material produced by the client.
- Brought proceedings against the tabloid press on behalf of a well-known performer and his family in connection with the unauthorized use of images.
- Defended shoe manufacturers against copyright and trademark claims by competitors relating to both orthopedic and high-end luxury shoes.
Jan-Diederik's Insights
Firm News | 3 min read | 04.01.24
Crowell Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 EMEA 2024
Brussels and Doha – April 1, 2024: The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2024 edition has recognized 16 practice areas and 11 lawyers in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels and Doha offices. The 11 individual lawyers received 18 total rankings across the 16 different practice areas.
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.14.24
Chambers Ranks Crowell Lawyers and Practices in 2024 Europe Guide
Firm News | 2 min read | 02.09.24
World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 2024 Guide
Practices
- Intellectual Property — Brussels Practice
- Dispute Resolution — Brussels Practice
- Regulatory — Brussels Practice
- Copyright — Brussels Practice
- Patents — Brussels Practice
- Trademarks and Designs — Brussels Practice
- European Patents and Unified Patent Court — Brussels Practice
- Life Sciences — Brussels Practice
- Technology, Media, and Telecommunications — Brussels Practice
- Health Care
Industries
Jan-Diederik's Insights
Firm News | 3 min read | 04.01.24
Crowell Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 EMEA 2024
Brussels and Doha – April 1, 2024: The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2024 edition has recognized 16 practice areas and 11 lawyers in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels and Doha offices. The 11 individual lawyers received 18 total rankings across the 16 different practice areas.
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.14.24
Chambers Ranks Crowell Lawyers and Practices in 2024 Europe Guide
Firm News | 2 min read | 02.09.24
World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 2024 Guide