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
Known for his ability to take incredibly challenging cases and turn them around, Jan-Diederik Lindemans serves as a trusted adviser and strategic confidant to a host of distinguished brands.
— World Trademark Review, 2025
Jan-Diederik's Insights
Firm News | 3 min read | 05.30.25
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring in Patent 1000 2025
Intellectual Asset Management recognized Crowell & Moring in its IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners guide, awarding the firm a gold band ranking as one of the top three firms handling patent litigation and transactions in Belgium, and a silver ranking for the firm’s Chicago office. The firm was also recommended nationally in the United States for trade secrets litigation. This marks the twelfth consecutive year that the firm has been ranked in the guide in Belgium.
Firm News | 4 min read | 04.14.25
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.25.25
Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Practices in 2025 Europe 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 | 05.30.25
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring in Patent 1000 2025
Intellectual Asset Management recognized Crowell & Moring in its IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners guide, awarding the firm a gold band ranking as one of the top three firms handling patent litigation and transactions in Belgium, and a silver ranking for the firm’s Chicago office. The firm was also recommended nationally in the United States for trade secrets litigation. This marks the twelfth consecutive year that the firm has been ranked in the guide in Belgium.
Firm News | 4 min read | 04.14.25
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.25.25
Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Practices in 2025 Europe Guide
Recognition
- Legal 500 EMEA: Belgium, Intellectual Property: Leading Partner, 2023–present
- Legal 500 EMEA: Belgium, Industry Focus: Media and Entertainment, Leading Partner, 2022–present
- Chambers Europe: Belgium, Intellectual Property, Band 3, 2022–present
- IAM Patent 1000: Litigation and Transactions, Gold, 2024–present
- IAM Global Leaders: Global Leader, 2025
- World Trademark Review: Benelux: Belgium, Gold, 2024–present
- World Trademark Review Global Leaders: Private Practice, Global Leader, 2024–present
- Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars: Trade mark contentious, Notable Practitioner, 2022–2024
Jan-Diederik's Insights
Firm News | 3 min read | 05.30.25
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring in Patent 1000 2025
Intellectual Asset Management recognized Crowell & Moring in its IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners guide, awarding the firm a gold band ranking as one of the top three firms handling patent litigation and transactions in Belgium, and a silver ranking for the firm’s Chicago office. The firm was also recommended nationally in the United States for trade secrets litigation. This marks the twelfth consecutive year that the firm has been ranked in the guide in Belgium.
Firm News | 4 min read | 04.14.25
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.25.25
Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Practices in 2025 Europe Guide
Insights
Bescherming van bedrijfsgeheimen: voor de Belgische gerechten: overzicht van rechtspraak
|2024
Revue de droit intellectuel. L'ingénieur Conseil : ICIP, n°3, p. 597-630
Alternatieve manieren om uw intellectuele eigendom en knowhow te gebruiken
|04.19.23
Event Confederation
Working with freelancers, to work or not to work with a written agreement?
|06.10.22
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09.01.20
Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal
Covid-19 en contracten: Een goed reden tot stopzetting is nog geen geldige reden
|06.01.20
Kamer van Koophandel Vlaams-Brabant, Ondernemers Nummer 5
Brussels Bar Association Issues Rules on Legal Privilege During Saisie Contrefaçon
|12.18.19
Kluwer Patent Blog
De nieuwe Wet Bedrijfsgeheimen onthuld
|01.01.18
Actua Leges, n° 2018/77
Putting An AI App To Work To Protect IP With Jan-Diederik Lindemans and Judith Bussé (podcast)
|11.02.21
Emerging Litigation Podcast
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07.09.21
World Trademark Review
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02.04.25
Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
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01.28.25
Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
Blog 1: Key Trends in Trade Secret Protection Before Belgian Courts
|01.21.25
Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
Gathering evidence of trade secret infringement in Belgium: towards discovery-like measures?
|05.27.21
Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
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04.30.21
Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
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03.08.21
Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
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03.02.21
Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
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02.22.21
Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
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02.15.21
Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
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02.08.21
Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
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
- Advertising and Brand Protection
- Life Sciences — Intellectual Property
Industries
Jan-Diederik's Insights
Firm News | 3 min read | 05.30.25
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring in Patent 1000 2025
Intellectual Asset Management recognized Crowell & Moring in its IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners guide, awarding the firm a gold band ranking as one of the top three firms handling patent litigation and transactions in Belgium, and a silver ranking for the firm’s Chicago office. The firm was also recommended nationally in the United States for trade secrets litigation. This marks the twelfth consecutive year that the firm has been ranked in the guide in Belgium.
Firm News | 4 min read | 04.14.25
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.25.25
Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Practices in 2025 Europe Guide