Jurgen Figys
Overview
When pharma and biotech companies are in need of cross-jurisdictional intellectual property/patent and regulatory advice, they trust Jurgen Figys for his understanding of the life sciences business — being trained as a biomedical scientist and seconded at pharma companies — as well as his profound knowledge of the legal IP and regulatory challenges in this field. As one of the few lawyers in Belgium also trained as a scientist, Jurgen is able to combine his scientific reasoning with his legal knowledge, a considerable asset in the technology-driven IP field.
Career & Education
- Free University of Brussels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), M.B.M.S., magna cum laude, 2001
- Free University of Brussels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), LL.M., cum laude, 2010
- Belgium
- Dutch
- English
- French
Jurgen Figys, who benefits from a background in biomedical science, is routinely sought out by a host of companies for his extensive experience]in regulatory issues, SPC (supplementary protection certifications) litigation and digital transformation in the healthcare sector.
— Legal 500, 2022
Jurgen'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.
Client Alert | 19 min read | 01.31.24
2024: An Overview of New and Upcoming Belgian and EU Laws and Regulations
Practices
- Intellectual Property — Brussels Practice
- Life Sciences — Brussels Practice
- Dispute Resolution — Brussels Practice
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Litigation and Trial
- Regulatory — Brussels Practice
- Intellectual Property
- European IP Law
- Patent Litigation
- Copyright — Brussels Practice
- Trademarks and Designs — Brussels Practice
- Health Care
- Digital Health and Health Information Technology
Industries
Jurgen'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.
Client Alert | 19 min read | 01.31.24
2024: An Overview of New and Upcoming Belgian and EU Laws and Regulations