Crowell & Moring Earns Recognition Across Europe in 2026 IP Stars Guide

Brussels – June 30, 2026: Managing Intellectual Property has recognized seven attorneys in Belgium and four in the United Kingdom, plus five practice areas — including a first-time ranking in Trademark Prosecution in Belgium — in its 2026 IP Stars guide. The guide "covers a variety of IP practice areas and more than 80 jurisdictions, making it the most comprehensive and widely respected IP practitioner guide in the legal profession." 

The following lawyers were named IP Stars: 

Belgium 

• Partner Kristof Roox, Patent Star 

• Partner Jan-Diederik Lindemans, Trademark Star 

• Partner Sari Depreeuw, Notable Practitioner 

• Partner Edward Taelman, Rising Star 

• Senior Counsel Jurgen Figys, Notable Practitioner 

• Counsel Christopher Dumont, Rising Star 

• Associate Eline Van Bogget, Rising Star 

United Kingdom 

• Partner Justin Hill, Patent Star 

• Partner Marie Jansson Heeks, Notable Practitioner 

• Counsel James Prankerd Smith, Rising Star 

• Associate Amy Tyler, Rising Star 

In addition, the following practices earned rankings:  

Belgium 

• Copyright* 

• Patent Disputes* 

• Trademark Disputes* 

• Trademark Prosecution 

United Kingdom 

• Patent Disputes  

*Indicates a tier 1 or 2 ranking 

To learn more, visit www.ipstars.com. 

About Crowell & Moring LLP

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