Kristof Roox
Overview
Pharmaceutical and life sciences companies often have to deal with complex patent litigation. They require help from someone with a pragmatic, creative approach, and this is Kristof Roox’s particular strength. Clients reach out to Kristof for his tenacity in the courtroom as well as his to-the-point counseling on every aspect of intellectual property law.
Career & Education
- Free University of Brussels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), J.D., cum laude, licentiate degree law, 1994
- University of London (Queen Mary and Westfield College), LL.M., intellectual property law, 1996
- Heilig-Hartcollege, Maasmechelen, 1989
- Belgium
- Intellectual Property Council, section Industrial Propert, Belgian Government, FPS Economy
- Editorial Board, IRDI
- Board of Governors, University of Brussels Law Alumni
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
Kristof Roox, with his impactful commercial insight, is a wellspring of creativity, dynamism and incisive litigatory prowess, adeptly navigating high-stakes matters.
— IAM Patent, 2025
Kristof'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
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.25.25
Senior Regulatory & Scientific Consultant Dr. Anna Gergely Joins Crowell & Moring’s Brussels Office
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.
Kristof'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
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.25.25
Senior Regulatory & Scientific Consultant Dr. Anna Gergely Joins Crowell & Moring’s Brussels Office
Recognition
- Legal 500 EMEA: Belgium, Intellectual Property: Hall of Fame, 2020–present
- Legal 500 EMEA: Belgium, Industry Focus: Healthcare & Life Sciences, Hall of Fame, 2025
- Legal 500 EMEA: Belgium, EU Regulatory: Pharma, Medical Devices & Biotech, Leading Partner, 2018–present
- Chambers Europe: Belgium, Intellectual Property, Band 1, 2006–present
- Chambers Europe: Belgium, Life Sciences: Domestic, Band 3, 2006–present
- IAM Patent 1000: Litigation and Transactions, Gold, 2014–present
- IAM Strategy 300: World leading IP Strategist for Legal, Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals/Life Sciences, 2024
- IAM Global Leaders: Global Leader, 2022–present
- Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars: Patent Star, 2014–present
- World Trademark Review: Benelux: Belgium, Silver, 2025
Kristof'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
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.25.25
Senior Regulatory & Scientific Consultant Dr. Anna Gergely Joins Crowell & Moring’s Brussels Office
Insights
A Christmas gift for the biosimilar industry: Landmark judgment in SPC Manufacturing Waiver case
|12.31.24
Kluwer Patent Blog
International Litigation: Litigating Patents in Europe: A Whole New Ball Game
|01.10.24
Litigation Forecast 2024
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08.15.20
Crowell & Moring
Safe Harbors in Europe: An Update on the Research and Bolar Exemptions to Patent Infringement
|07.30.15
Nature Biotechnology, Vol. 33, No. 7
Counterfeit remains seized despite expiration of patent, decides Antwerp Judge
|02.19.15
Kluwer Patent Blog
Regulatory Forecast 2015: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year
|01.31.15
a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
De Minimis in Belgian Patent Law
|01.01.15
I.R.D.I.
U.S. Law Firm Crowell & Moring Confirms Its Europe Expansion Through Its Brussel Office
|06.23.22
Leaders League
Crowell & Moring Adds Veteran Disputes Partner In Brussels From Allen & Overy
|06.22.22
The Global Legal Post
Practices
- Intellectual Property — Brussels Practice
- Dispute Resolution — Brussels Practice/IP
- Life Sciences — Brussels Practice
- Trademarks and Designs — Brussels Practice
- Copyright — Brussels Practice
- Copyright Counseling and Litigation
- Patents — Brussels Practice
- European Patents and Unified Patent Court — Brussels Practice
- Brussels Practice
- Technology, Media, and Telecommunications — Brussels Practice
- Health Care
- Financial Services
- Life Sciences
- Life Sciences — Intellectual Property
Industries
Kristof'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
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.25.25
Senior Regulatory & Scientific Consultant Dr. Anna Gergely Joins Crowell & Moring’s Brussels Office