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
Client Alert | 19 min read | 01.31.24
2024: An Overview of New and Upcoming Belgian and EU Laws and Regulations
A number of important Belgian and EU legislative changes are likely to have an impact in 2024. On the one hand, there are new laws that have been adopted and will start to bite, and, on the other, there are proposals that are expected to firm up into law.
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.27.23
Crowell & Moring Wins Two Impact Case Awards at Managing IP EMEA Awards
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
Client Alert | 19 min read | 01.31.24
2024: An Overview of New and Upcoming Belgian and EU Laws and Regulations
A number of important Belgian and EU legislative changes are likely to have an impact in 2024. On the one hand, there are new laws that have been adopted and will start to bite, and, on the other, there are proposals that are expected to firm up into law.
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.27.23
Crowell & Moring Wins Two Impact Case Awards at Managing IP EMEA Awards