Kristof Roox is co-managing partner of Crowell & Moring’s Brussels Office. He is a partner in the Intellectual Property Group and focuses on IP litigation, and in particular on complex patent litigation in the life sciences sector. With 25 years’ experience, Kristof has an impressive reputation before the Belgian civil and administrative courts, and before regulatory authorities. He is also widely respected for his pragmatic and creative approach to solving business disputes and for his to-the-point counselling.
In addition to traditional IP litigation and counselling, Kristof is widely recognized for his thought leadership in relation to the regulatory aspects of life sciences. He advises companies and trade associations on launch and marketing strategies, parallel imports, promotional practices, rebates, pricing and reimbursement, distribution models, OTC products, health care reforms, competition law aspects, etc.
Furthermore, Kristof is an experienced litigator across a broad range of commercial and civil matters, covering all aspects of dispute resolution including arbitration. With his deep knowledge of private international law issues, he often tackles complex multi-jurisdictional questions and he is reputed for his broad knowledge of procedural law issues.
Representative Matters
- Regularly represents several major international pharmaceutical companies in patent infringement and invalidity litigation.
- Represents several clients in parallel import cases.
- Represented a client in a dispute regarding a new type of shock absorber for cars.
- Represents a major Belgian cable network provider in one of the most important copyright cases in Belgium regarding “direct injection,” “simulcasting” and “all rights included” contracts.
- Represents an association of music festivals in a major dispute concerning copyright royalties and abuse of dominance.
- Represented the Belgian government in high-profile litigation concerning the alleged non-respect of several court orders.
- Represents software manufacturers in licensing disputes.
- Represents a client in a white collar crime / public procurement matter.
Legal Rankings:
- Personally ranked in Chambers Europe for Intellectual Property and for Life Sciences.
- “super smart and one of the leading IP lawyers in the market” Kristof “impresses with his knowledge of Belgian law and how quickly he pick[s] up on the technical aspects involved” (2020)
- “intelligent, creative and passionate about the job” (2019)
- “highly available and very creative in finding solutions” (2018)
- “the patent guy for Belgium at the moment”; “streetwise”, he “knows how to approach a judge and how to win a case” (2017)
- an “experienced attorney who makes very good arguments in court” (2016)
- “innovative, pragmatic and very easy to work with” (2015)
- “He really takes a client’s point and fights their corner in litigation” (2014)
- “An extremely capable practitioner at the helm of a marvellous team” (2012)
- a "superb lawyer, always practical and efficient” (2011)
- known for "vigorously defending his clients’ interests,” and his “clear writing style and commercial approach” (2010)
- a "pragmatic lawyer with a significant presence," who is "excellent: very hands-on and no-nonsense" (2009)
- Member of the Legal 500 EMEA Hall of Fame for Intellectual Property and Leading individual for EU Regulatory: Pharma, Medical Devices and Biotechnology and Industry Focus: Healthcare and Life Sciences; Kristoff is also recommended in the separate category of Dispute Resolution.
- “enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable” (2020)
- “vastly experience”, “fantastic as an advocate and not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in” (2019)
- “Great professionals Kristof Roox and Jan-Diederik Lindemans ‘form a phenomenal duo’” (2018)
- “a fierce litigator, who never gives up” (2016)
- “a strong advocate who knows how to present a case to the court” (2016)
- “brilliant in court” and able to “think outside the box” (2013)
- of Kristof Roox and Jan-Diederik Lindemans: “their creative and bold tandem is an extremely efficient engine that drives a very capable practice” (2012)
- Gold ranking in IAM Patent 1000, and IAM 2020 Global Leader for patent law.
- “he has encyclopaedic knowledge and phenomenal experience” and “he is a fierce fighter with excellent advocacy skills” (2019)
- he “is a true fighter, making life difficult for opponents and easier for clients. A perceptive litigator, he picks up on important details that others have overlooked. Held in the highest regard by corporate counsel, he doesn’t waste words, quickly forming a clear and insightful opinion in the shortest of timeframes.” (2018)
- “a superb trial lawyer celebrated for his forceful arguments and tactical insight” (2017)
- “Heavyweight litigator” he “is a real fighter who can make your life difficult on the other side, especially if you are trying to make a procedural case. His clients believe in him and stick with him through thick and thin, and he has been able to pull out precedential results” (2016)
- He “takes the bull by the horns and really argues the substance of the case” (2015)
- a “sharp-shooting litigator” he is “a very tough opponent – efficient, tenacious and incredibly focused on achieving results. He stands out, even within the gold category” (2014)
- “a real leader in the field of contentious patent suits” (2013)
- Recognized as a leading trademark professional by World Trademark Review.
- “strives for excellence in his work and is really appreciated for his creativity" "he pleads exceptionally convincingly and is an asset to any litigation proceedings.” (2021)
- “supremely intelligent and really thinks outside the box and has a more refreshing outlook on trademarks” (2020)
- a “tough opponent”, he “proves his mettle time and time again in complex cross-border disputes (2019)
- “versatile IP litigator”, “possesses fine-grained knowledge of life sciences” (2018)
- Recognized since 2014 as a patent “IP Star” in Managing IP Magazine.
- “praised by his peers for his strong litigation skills” (2018)
- “picked out for his litigations skills” (2017)
- “a well-respected practitioner in the Belgian IP community and noted for proficiency in patent litigation” (2016)
- “singled out for praise by competitors” (2015)
- Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in the category “Intellectual Property Law in Brussels.”
- Listed as a trailblazer for Intellectual Property in the National Law Journal (2018).
- Recognized by Leaders League as a Leading Partner in Patent Litigation.
- Recommended since 2007 in Legal Media Group Expert Guides and in several editions of the Guide to the World’s Leading Patent Law Experts.
- Recognized by Who’s Who Legal for patents and life sciences.
Previous assistant professor for private international law at the University of Ghent, Kristof now teaches IP law at the University of Liège. He is a frequent public speaker and the author of many articles on IP and private international law. He is on the editorial board of IRDI, a leading Belgian journal on IP matters, and an active member of various national and international IP associations, including the Council for Intellectual Property, an advisory body to the Belgian Government.
Affiliations
Admitted to practice: in Belgium and before the European Court
Other Affiliations
Member of the Council for Intellectual Property
Maître de conférences, Université de Liège
Insights
Speeches & Presentations
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"Selected IP/IT Topics in a Digital Environment," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(February 24, 2022).
Speakers: Kristof Roox, Jan-Diederik Lindemans, Sari Depreeuw, Maarten Stassen.
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"Global COVID-19 and Sports: Threats and Responses," ILI Webinar
(July 30, 2020).
Presenters: Thomas P. Gies, Kristof Roox, and Chalana N. Damron.
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"Practice Group Effective Dispute Resolution: Resolving disputes caused by the COVID-19 crisis – what options does the in-house lawyer have in the short and longer term?," Webinar in collaboration with IJE/IBJ, Brussels, Belgium
(July 3, 2020).
Speakers: Emmanuel Plasschaert and Kristof Roox.
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"The Importance of a Good IP Strategy – What Needs to be Done and Why," IBJ-IJE Seminar, Brussels, Belgium
(October 5, 2017).
Presenters: Kristof Roox, Jan-Diederik Lindemans, Jurgen Figys and Judith Bussé.
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“Orphan Drugs and Market Exclusivity," Medicines for Europe, Legal Affaire Conference, London, U.K.
(March 22-23, 2017).
Speaker: Kristof Roox.
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"Roundtable on UPC Developments," Medicines for Europe, Legal Affaire Conference, London, U.K.
(March 22-23, 2017).
Co-Chair: Kristof Roox.
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"The Cross-Border Effect of Foreign Decisions on National Preliminary Injunction Proceedings: a Judicial Prelude to the UPC?" ERA - Litigation and Settlements in Patent Disputes Seminar, Trier, Germany
(May 7-8, 2015).
Speaker: Kristof Roox.
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"Presumption of Patent Validity in Patent Litigations – The New Trends," 11th EGA Legal Affairs Forum, Brussels, Belgium
(March 27, 2015).
Speaker: Kristof Roox.
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"Content in the Digital Market.," The Brussels Technology Days Conference, Brussels, Belgium
(October 14-16, 2014).
Speaker: Kristof Roox.
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"Update Belgium," Taylor Wessing European Patent Forum, London
(June 30, 2014).
Speaker: Kristof Roox.
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"Update on Court Cases that Affect the Industry," 10th EGA Legal Affairs Forum, Brussels, Belgium
(March 18-19, 2014).
Presenters: Kristof Roox and Christian Dekoninck.
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"Update on Court Cases that Affect the Industry," 9th EGA Legal Affairs Forum, Brussels, Belgium
(March 19-20, 2013).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Update on the Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent and Implications for the Industry," 8th Legal EGA Affairs Forum
(March 23, 2012).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Research exemptions in the US, Europe, Switzerland and Japan," F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd and the University of Basel, Basel Intellectual Property Lecture, Basel, Switzerland
(November 29, 2011).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Sancties en procedures inzake intellectuele rechten: beslag inzake namaak” [Sanctions and procedures in IP matters: saisie-contrefaçon?], BVA - BNVBIE - VSMR Seminar, Brussels
(November 24, 2011).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Article 10 of the Medicines Act," Confocus Seminar, "Juridische actualiteiten voor de farma-industrie," Antwerp
(November 23, 2011).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"A review of key cases affecting generic companies," 7th EGA Legal Affairs Forum, Brussels
(March 17-18, 2011).
Speaker: Kristof Roox.
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"Recente ontwikkelingen," Actua Intellectuele eigendomsrechten, [Actua Intellectual Property], Kluwer, La Hulpe
(February 24, 2011).
Speaker: Kristof Roox.
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"Remedies at national level: Injunctions and damages actions," ERA Training of national judiciaries, Trier, Germany
(February 18, 2011).
Speaker: Kristof Roox.
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"Juridische actualiteiten voor de farma-industrie: Artikel 10 Geneesmiddelenwet?" [Legal up-date for the pharmaceutical industry: article 10 Medicines Act], Antwerp
(24 January, 2011).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Astra Zeneca case of abuse of dominant position," 6th EGA Legal Affairs Forum, Munich (Germany)
(March 10-11, 2010).
Moderator: Kristof Roox; Panelist: Thomas De Meese.
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"IP and Enforceability of IP rights in Belgium," The Erasmus European Business & Innovation Center (EEBIC) Seminar, Brussels, Belgium
(February 26, 2010).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"The pharmaceutical sector inquiry," Seminar De Clerq Brants & Partners "Patenting life sciences in 2009: A system in (di)stress or a time of opportunities," Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium
(November 27, 2009).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Application of patent litigation strategies to biosimilars: is there a difference?," Informa Life Sciences' 6th Annual Biosimilars Conference, Berlin, Germany
(November 18-19, 2009).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Litigation Based on Patent Linkage in Different Member States," Drug Information Association (DIA) 21st Annual EuroMeeting, Berlin, Germany
(March 23-25, 2009).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Better Patents, Better Medicines," 5th European Generic Medicines Association (EGA) Legal Affairs Forum, Munich, Germany
(March 12-13, 2009).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Intellectual Property Related Barriers to Market Entry for Generic Medicines, an Evaluation for EU and Turkey," Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations of Turkey (iEiS) seminar, Ankara, Turkey
(March 3, 2009).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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IP/IT Update, IBJ-IJE Seminar, Brussels, Belgium
(October 21, 2008).
Co-Presenters: Kristof Roox and Thomas De Meese.
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"New legislative developments regarding IP in Belgium. How to deal with them?" Seminar The Patent Law Landscape In 2007: How to keep up with all developments?
(9 November 2007).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Biosimilars : Regulatory and legal issues – The lead From Europe," East Meets West Generics Summit, Dubai
(October 22-23, 2007).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Nieuwigheden in het intellectueel eigendomsrecht", Dag van de Advocaat, Brussels
(23 August 2007).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Pharmaceutical patent litigation: an overview," Legal Strategies for Developing Generic Medicines, Amsterdam
(July 10-11, 2007).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Parallel Import : A Legal Perspective," Veterinary Medicines: Generics, Patents and Parallel Trade Summit, Amsterdam
(July 3-4, 2007).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Time for a Bolar-type exemption to patent infringement in the agrochemical industry," Crop Protection: Generics, Patents and Parallel Trade Summit, Amsterdam
(November 23-24, 2006).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Biosimilars: Regulatory Pathways," Legal Strategies for Developing Generic Medicines, Amsterdam
(July 10-11, 2006).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"The Bolar provison: A Safe Harbour in Europe," 4th EGA Symposium on Biosimilars: Biosimilar Medicinal Products: A Reality in Europe, London
(May, 18-19, 2006).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Patent Law Developments and the Future for Pharma and Biotech Industry: (Research) Exemptions in the US and Europe," [Speaking Engagement]
(November 25, 2005).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Beslag inzake namaak: gebruik of misbruik - Wat te doen in geval van een beslag inzake namaak?," [What to do when faced with a saisie-contrefaçon?], Federation of Belgian Enterprises, Brussels
(June 3, 2004).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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Workshop on “International Contracts,” EU-China Legal and Judicial Co-operation Programme
(November 7, 2001).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Special considerations for pan-European injunctions" and "The role and form of discovery in European patent litigation," International Patent Litigation, New York
(October 31 to November 2, 2001).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Auteursrecht" [Copyright], Karel de Grote Hogeschool, Antwerpen
(March 9, 2001).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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"Belgian Torpedoes Under the Brussels Convention," Meeting of the Belgian Assistant Professors Private International Law, Brussels
(2000).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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“Internationale geschillenbeslechting: welke mogelijkheden,” EFE-seminarie, “Hoe uw internationale contracten onderhandelen, opstellen en uitvoeren?,” [International litigation: how to negotiate, draft and execute international contracts], Antwerpen
(December 1, 1999).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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“De ontwikkelingen in auteursrecht in Europa met het zicht op de 21ste eeuw,” [The evolution of copyright in view of the 21st century], Europese Studiedag, Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg
(May 14, 1998).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
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“Domeinnamen en Internet: een stand van zaken,” [Domainnames and Internet], Lunchcauserie Intellectuele Rechten, O.S.B.-V.U.B, Brussels
(October 24, 1997).
Presenter: Kristof Roox.
Publications
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"Global COVID-19 and Sports; Threats and Responses Exposure Claims and Liability Mitigation Considerations," Crowell & Moring
(August 15, 2020).
Authors: Thomas P. Gies, Kristof Roox, Laurence Winston, and Chalana N. Damron.
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"Safe Harbors in Europe: An Update on the Research and Bolar Exemptions to Patent Infringement," Nature Biotechnology, Vol. 33, No. 7
(July 2015).
Authors: Kristof Roox, Christian Dekoninck, Andrais Kupecz, Denis Schertenleib, Marco Stief, Fabrizio Sanna, Matteo Orsingher, Sergio Miralles, Elena Molina, Trevor Crosse, Mike Gilbert, and Will James.
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"Brussels Court of Appeal refuses to recuse a judge deciding on the merits, who had previously decided on a PI request," Kluwer Patent Blog
(June 18, 2015).
Authors: Kristof Roox and Christian Dekoninck.
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"Counterfeit remains seized despite expiration of patent, decides Antwerp Judge," Kluwer Patent Blog
(February 19, 2015).
Co-Authors: Kristof Roox and Jan-Diederik Lindemans.
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"Will the CJEU uncap the recovery of IP litigator fees?" Kluwer Patent Blog
(February 11, 2015).
Co-Authors: Kristof Roox and Jan-Diederik Lindemans.
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"Regulatory Forecast 2015: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 2015).
Contributor.
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"De Minimis in Belgian Patent Law," I.R.D.I.
(January 1, 2015).
Authors: Kristof Roox and Jurgen Figys.
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"Brussels Court of Appeal limits the reach of counterfeit seizure," Kluwer Patent Blog
(December 22, 2014).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Regulation on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters," Chapters on articles 6, 9 and 9, Brussels I, Handbook Private International Law
(Larcier, 2014).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Important change in Belgian patent litigation (2): Belgian Judges must take into account foreign judgments and cannot merely rely upon the suspensive effect of an appeal against an invalidity decision," Kluwer Patent Blog
(September 30, 2014).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Important change in Belgian patent litigation: The Belgian Supreme Court adopts a less strict approach to the prima facie validity of a European Patent," Kluwer Patent Blog
(September 19, 2014).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Limitation of the Reach of a Preliminary Injunction and No Absolute Application of the Prima Facie Validity of a Patent," Kluwer Patent Blog
(July 25, 2014).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Wear and damage do not constitute a patent infringement," Kluwer Patent Blog
(October 17, 2011).
Author: Kristof Roox and Christian Dekoninck.
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"Precipitation is no micronization, according to the Antwerp Court of Appeal," Kluwer Patent Blog
(August 22, 2011).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Belgium Chapter in Patents in Europe 2011/2012,"
(August 2011).
Authors: Kristof Roox, Christian Dekoninck and Sarah Van den Brande.
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"First Belgian decision on SPC's coverage of combination products," Kluwer Patent Blog
(June 17, 2011).
Author: Kristof Roox and Christian Dekoninck.
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"Choose or lose: the importance of starting the right kind of proceedings without delay," Kluwer Patent Blog
(April 12, 2011).
Author: Kristof Roox and Christian Dekoninck.
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"Interesting decision on prima facie validity of European patents in Belgian PI proceedings: the respectieve claims of the parties have to be taken into consideration to assess the consequences of an affected prima facie validity," Kluwer Patent Blog
(February 17, 2011).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Belgian’s popular bread spread not longer protected," Kluwer Patent Blog
(February 2, 2011).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Het vermoeden van overdracht van auteurs - en naburige rechten en de verhouding met de verplichte tussenkomst van beheersvennootschappen inzake kabeldoorgifterechten," I.R.D.I.
(2011/2).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Is rebranding merkwaardig?" RABG
(January 2, 2011).
Authors: Kristof Roox and Anke De Boeck.
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"Online offer for sale constitutes patent infringement," Kluwer Patent Blog
(July 8, 2010).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"No access to confidential information gathered in Belgium through patent infringement proceedings in France," Kluwer Patent Blog
(June 9, 2010).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Belgium welcomes its first enantiomer decision," Kluwer Patent Blog
(May 26, 2010).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"The Losartan Case in Belgium: One SPC Too Far?" Kluwer Patent Blog
(April 28, 2010).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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Chapter 5: "Belgium," The International Comparative Legal Guide to Pharmaceutical Advertising 2009, Global Legal Group
(6th edition 2009).
Co-Authors: Kristof Roox and Benito Boone.
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"Patents 2009: Belgium," Getting the Deal Through - Global Competition Review
(2009).
Co-Authors: Christoph De Preter and Kristof Roox.
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"Trademarks 2009: Belgium," Getting the Deal Through - Global Competition Review
(2008).
Co-Authors: Flip Petillion and Kristof Roox.
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"De interpretatie van octrooien aan de hand van het verleningsdossier en andere extrinsieke elementen. Mag wie A heeft gezegd naderhand nog B zeggen?" [Patent claim construction on the basis of the prosecution file history and other extrinsic elements],
(2008/2).
Co-Authors: Christoph De Preter and Kristof Roox.
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"De nieuwe bevoegdheidsregels in het intellectueel eigendomsrecht," [The new rules on jurisdiction in Belgian intellectual property law], IRDI
(2007/4 and 2008/1).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Jaarboek Handelspraktijken & Mededinging 2007," 291, noot K. ROOX, NjW 2008, 174, noot R. Steennot.
(April 4, 2007).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Outwitting the cybersquatter," Trademark World, Issue 196
(April 2007).
Co-Authors: Kristof Roox and Olivier Vandroogenbroek.
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"Opnieuw een grensoverschrijdende beslissing in kort geding," [A new cross-border injunction in summary proceedings], I.R.D.I.
(2007/3).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Intellectuele Eigendomsrechten," [Overview of caselaw with respect to private international law and intellectual property law], T.P.R.
(2007).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Nanomedicines: Think Big!" EURALex, Issue 176
(November 2006).
Co-Authors: Kristof Roox and Benito Boone.
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"Taking Soundings," Patent World, Issue 186
(October 2006).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"EU-octrooi in het slop," Trends, number 31/32
(August 2006).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Onrechtstreekse octrooi-inbreuk naar belgisch recht na het Senseo-arrest: Koffiedik kijken of klare wijn?" [Case law annotation regarding indirect patent infringement after the Senseo decision of the Antwerp Court of Appeal], I.R.D.I.
(2006).
Co-Authors: Kristof Roox and Christoph De Preter.
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"De territoriale bevoegdheid in het kader van een beslag inzake namaak op basis van een octrooi: onduidelijkheid troef," [Territorial competence in seizure matters on the basis of patents: complete uncertainty], I.R.D.I.
(2006/4).
Co-Authors: Kristof Roox and Liesbeth Weynants.
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"Actiemogelijkheden naar Belgisch recht op basis van een octrooiaanvraag : meer dan een recht op redelijke vergoeding?" [Legal actions under Belgian law on the basis of a patent application: more then a right for reasonable compensation], I.R.D.I.
(2006).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"The Bolar Provision: A safe harbour in Europe for biosimilars," EURAlex, Issue 172
(2006).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"De Altana Pharma-beschikking : een nieuwe Belgische grensoverschrijdende beslissing in kort geding," [The Altana Pharma-injunction; a new Belgian cross border decision in summary proceedings], I.R.D.I.
(2005).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Intellectuele Eigendom In Het Nieuwe Wetboek I.P.R," ["Intellectual Property Provision in the New Belgian Code for Private International Law"], I.R.D.I.
(2004).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"In één vonnis : internationale bevoegdheid en de tegenvordering uit een andere overeenkomst, plus de verjaring en interesten onder een CISG-Koop," R.W.
(2001-2002).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Het merkenrecht : recente evoluties en problemen in de digitale wereld” [Trade Mark Law, recent evolutions and problems in the digital world] XXVIIe Postuniversitaire Cyclus Willy Delva 2000-2001:“Privaatrecht in de reële en de virtuele wereld
(2000-2001).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"De vereenvoudiging van het Belgisch conflictenrecht inzake internationale koopovereenkomsten tengevolge van de opzegging van het Verdrag van Den Haag van 1955," [Private international law and the international sale of goods] A.J.T.
(1999).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Book review: P. VLAS, Rechtspersonen," [Private international law aspects of legal entities] R.W.
(1999).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"De wijziging van de eenvormige Beneluxwetten inzake tekeningen, modellen en merken (Changes in Benelux Design Law)" A.J.T.
(1998).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Overeenkomsten," [Overview of caselaw with respect to private international law and contracts], T.P.R.
(1998).
Co-Authors: Kristof Roox and Johan Erauw.
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"Grensoverschrijdende maatregelen in octrooizaken : Overzicht van Belgische rechtspraak (1997 - 2002)" [Cross-border measures in patent litigation : Overview of Belgian case law (1997-2002)] I.R.D.I.
(1997).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"The EU Directive on the Legal Protection of Databases," I.R.D.I.
(1996).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Forthcoming: De bestrijding van namaak in Europees perspectief," [Combating counterfeit and piracy in European perspective]
(January 1, 1995).
Author: Kristof Roox.
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"Forthcoming: Forumbedingen in internationale overeenkomsten," [Forumclauses in international contracts]
(January 1, 1994).
Author: Kristof Roox.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"EU Court of Justice Confirms Approach to Reverse Payment Settlements,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 25, 2020).
Contacts: Kristof Roox, Thomas De Meese
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"European Patent Office's Study on Patent Applications for Self-Driving Vehicles Technologies in Europe,"
Regulatory Alert
(January 23, 2019).
Contacts: Kristof Roox, Geert Bogaert
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"Unified Patent Court: Preliminary Injunction Proceedings,"
Unified Patent Court Alerts
(November 17, 2015).
Contacts: Kristof Roox, Jan-Diederik Lindemans
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"Unified Patent Court: Measures for Preserving Evidence,"
Unified Patent Court Alerts
(November 3, 2015).
Contacts: Kristof Roox, Jan-Diederik Lindemans
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"Belgian Supreme Court Raises the Bar for Prima Facie Validity of EPs in Favor of More Harmonized European Patent Jurisprudence,"
(September 30, 2014).
Contacts: Kristof Roox, Jan-Diederik Lindemans
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"Important Change in Belgian Patent Litigation: The Belgian Supreme Court Adopts a Less Strict Approach to the Prima Facie Validity of a European Patent,"
IP Insights
(September 19, 2014).
Contact: Kristof Roox
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"EU Lays Foundation For Harmonized Trade Secret Protection Across Member States,"
IP Insights
(November 28, 2013).
Contacts: Jan-Diederik Lindemans, Kristof Roox, Mark A. Klapow
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"This Month In International Trade - January 2012,"
International Trade Bulletin
(February 8, 2012).
Contacts: Kristof Roox, John B. Brew, Alexander H. Schaefer, David (Dj) Wolff
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"Recent Guidance For The Protection of Intellectual Property Rights at The EU Border,"
International Trade Bulletin
(January 20, 2012).
Contacts: Kristof Roox, Alexander H. Schaefer
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"Finally—A Regulatory Pathway for Biosimilars in the United States,"
Life Sciences Alert
(March 26, 2010).
Contacts: Keith J. Harrison, Kristof Roox
Press Coverage
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U.S. Law Firm Crowell & Moring Confirms Its Europe Expansion Through Its Brussel Office
June 23, 2022 — Leaders League
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Crowell & Moring Adds Veteran Disputes Partner In Brussels From Allen & Overy
June 22, 2022 — The Global Legal Post
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A&O Brussels Veteran Exits For Crowell
June 21, 2022 — Commercial Dispute Resolution
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Crowell & Moring Brings In International Trade Team From DWF
September 30, 2020 — Global Trade Review
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Crowell & Moring Adds Brussels Trade Pair
September 24, 2020 — Commercial Dispute Resolution
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Crowell Beefs Up Brussels-Based Trade Team With Double Partner Hire
September 23, 2020 — Global Legal Post
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Eversheds' IP Head In Brussels Joins Crowell & Moring
October 2, 2018 — Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review
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Community Round-Up: O'Melveny Poaches From Paul Hastings, Crowell Recruits From Eversheds
October 2, 2018 — Getting The Deal Through
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Meyer Lands At Crowell & Moring And More
October 1, 2018 — The Deal
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Skilled In The Art: SCOTUS Tees Up Copyright Costs
September 28, 2018 — The American Lawyer
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Health Hires: Carlton Fields, Crowell & Moring, GCs
September 28, 2018 — Law360
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Intellectual Property Trailblazers
March, 2018 — National Law Journal
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Crowell Bets on Belgian Experience
February 10, 2015 — Commercial Dispute Resolution
Firm News & Announcements
| June 30, 2022 |
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring in Patent 1000 2022 |
| June 21, 2022 |
Experienced International Disputes Lawyer Werner Eyskens Joins Crowell & Moring’s Brussels Office |
| April 13, 2022 |
Legal 500 EMEA Ranks Crowell & Moring in 11 Practice Areas and Recognizes Seven Lawyers |
| March 18, 2022 |
Chambers Ranks Five Crowell Lawyers and Four Practice Groups in 2022 Europe Guide |
| March 7, 2022 |
World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 |
| July 8, 2021 |
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring's Brussels Intellectual Property Group in Patent 1000 Gold Band |
| April 16, 2021 |
Legal 500 EMEA Ranks Crowell & Moring in 11 Practice Areas and Recognizes Seven Lawyers |
| March 24, 2021 |
Chambers Ranks Seven Lawyers and Four Practice Groups in 2021 Europe Guide |
| February 22, 2021 |
World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 |
| September 23, 2020 |
Leading International Trade Team Joins Crowell & Moring in Brussels |
| June 15, 2020 |
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring's Brussels Intellectual Property Group in Patent 1000 Gold Band |
| April 27, 2020 |
Legal 500 EMEA Recommends Crowell & Moring in 11 Practice Areas and Recognizes 13 Lawyers |
| April 9, 2020 |
Chambers Ranks Seven Lawyers and Four Practice Groups in 2020 Europe Guide |
| March 6, 2020 |
Managing Intellectual Property and World Trademark Review Recognize Crowell & Moring Brussels Intellectual Property Group |
| June 12, 2019 |
IAM Patent 1000 Recommends Crowell & Moring's Brussels Intellectual Property Group |
| April 16, 2019 |
Legal 500 EMEA Recommends Crowell & Moring in 11 Practice Areas and Recognizes 14 Lawyers |
| March 21, 2019 |
Chambers Ranks 7 Crowell & Moring Lawyers and 6 Practice Groups in 2019 Europe Edition |
| November 15, 2018 |
Trends Legal Awards Names Crowell & Moring Best Firm for Litigation and Arbitration |
| June 28, 2018 |
IAM Patent 1000 Recommends Crowell & Moring’s Brussels Intellectual Property Group |
| April 25, 2018 |
Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa Recommends Crowell & Moring in 11 Practice Areas and Recognizes Three Individuals |
| March 13, 2018 |
Chambers Ranks Six Lawyers and Six Practice Groups Among Best in 2018 Europe Guide |
| March 1, 2018 |
Crowell & Moring Partner Kristof Roox Named a National Law Journal 2018 Intellectual Property Trailblazer |
| May 11, 2017 |
Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa Recommends Crowell & Moring in 12 Practice Areas and Names Three Lawyers to Leading Individuals List |
| April 26, 2017 |
Thomas De Meese Named Co-Managing Partner of Crowell & Moring’s Brussels Office, Joining Kristof Roox |
| April 24, 2017 |
Chambers Ranks Five Lawyers and Six Practice Groups Among Best in Belgium in 2017 Europe Guide |
| May 5, 2016 |
Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa Recommends Crowell & Moring in 11 Practice Areas and Names Three Lawyers to Elite List |
| May 1, 2016 |
Chambers Europe Ranks Six Crowell & Moring Attorneys and Four Leading Practice Areas Among Best in Belgium |
| October 30, 2015 |
21 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by the International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2015 |
| August 31, 2015 |
Crowell & Moring Recognized Among Managing IP’s 2015 'IP Stars' in Belgium |
| June 24, 2015 |
Crowell & Moring's Brussels Intellectual Property Group Named to IAM's Patent 1000 |
| May 5, 2015 |
Chambers Ranks 12 Attorneys and Eight Groups in 2015 Global, Europe, and U.K. Guides |
| April 8, 2015 |
Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa Recommends Crowell & Moring in Seven Practice Areas and Names Four Lawyers to Elite List |
| January 13, 2015 |
Crowell & Moring Releases Third Annual Litigation Forecast Report and Inaugural Regulatory Forecast |
| July 1, 2014 |
25 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2014 |
| April 24, 2014 |
Chambers Europe Recognizes Five Crowell & Moring Attorneys and Four Practice Areas As Best In Class |
| April 10, 2014 |
Legal 500 EMEA Recommends Crowell & Moring in Six Practice Areas and Names Three Attorneys to Elite List |
| June 18, 2013 |
The Best Lawyers In Belgium 2014 Recognizes Crowell & Moring Attorneys |
| June 1, 2013 |
26 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2013 |
| May 1, 2013 |
Chambers Europe Recognizes Six Crowell & Moring Attorneys and Five Practice Areas as Best in Class |
| April 1, 2013 |
Legal 500 EMEA Recommends Crowell & Moring in Seven Practice Areas and Names Three Attorneys to Elite List |
| June 1, 2012 |
26 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2012 |
| May 11, 2012 |
Chambers Europe 2012 Ranks Five Crowell & Moring Attorneys and Five Practice Areas as Best in Class |
| April 6, 2012 |
Legal 500 EMEA Recommends Crowell & Moring in Six Practice Areas and Names Two Attorneys to Elite Leading Lawyers List |
| June 1, 2011 |
28 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2011 |
| May 20, 2011 |
Chambers Europe 2011 Ranks Four Crowell & Moring Attorneys and Three Practice Areas as Best in Class |
| July 1, 2010 |
28 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2010 |
| May 21, 2010 |
Chambers Europe Ranks Four Crowell & Moring Attorneys And Four Practice Areas As Among Best In Class |
| May 1, 2010 |
Ten Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Nine Practice Areas Ranked in PLC Which Lawyer? |
| July 1, 2009 |
21 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2009 |
| April 23, 2009 |
Chambers Europe Ranks Two Crowell & Moring Attorneys And Three Practice Areas As Among Best In Class |
| April 1, 2009 |
Legal 500 EMEA Recommends Crowell & Moring In Seven Practice Areas |
| July 23, 2008 |
16 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2008 |
| March 27, 2008 |
Eight Crowell & Moring Lawyers Ranked In PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook |
| December 20, 2007 |
Chambers Global Ranks Three Crowell & Moring Attorneys And Four Practice Areas As Among Best In Class |
| May 2, 2007 |
Legal 500 EMEA Recommends Crowell & Moring in Seven Practice Areas |
| April 12, 2007 |
Seven Crowell & Moring Attorneys Ranked in PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook |
| March 24, 2005 |
PLC Which lawyer? Yearbook Recommends Crowell & Moring in Intellectual Property, Life Sciences Intellectual Property and Telecommunications |
| April 26, 2004 |
Crowell & Moring "Recommended" by the Legal 500 |