Kristof Roox

Partner

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.

In addition to his deep knowledge of IP matters, Kristof offers valuable thought leadership in relation to the regulatory aspects of life sciences. He advises manufacturers of both generic and originator products on launch and marketing strategies, parallel imports, promotional practices, rebates, pricing and reimbursement, distribution models, OTC products, health care reforms, and competition law aspects.

Kristof is an experienced litigator across a broad range of commercial and civil matters, covering all aspects of dispute resolution, including arbitration. He is often asked to answer complex multijurisdictional questions, and he is well known for his deep understanding of private international law and procedural issues. Kristof practices before the Belgian civil and administrative courts, the Belgian regulatory authorities, and the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Kristof is a former assistant professor of private international law at the University of Ghent and IP law at the University of Liège. He is a frequent public speaker and guest lecturer and the author of many articles on IP and private international law. Kristof is on the editorial board of IRDI, a leading Belgian journal on IP matters, and is an active member of various national and international IP associations, including the Council for Intellectual Property, an advisory body to the Belgian government.

Kristof is co-manager of Crowell & Moring’s Brussels office.

Career & Education

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    • 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
    • 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
    • Belgium
    • Intellectual Property Council, section Industrial Propert, Belgian Government, FPS Economy
    • Editorial Board, IRDI
    • Board of Governors, University of Brussels Law Alumni
    • 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
    • Dutch
    • English
    • French
    • German
Kristof thinks outside of the box and is straightforward and to the point in his advice. He is really creative and business and solution-oriented.

Chambers, 2024

Kristof's Insights

Event | 10.23.24

Your First Steps Towards a Successful Career - Diversity, Inclusion and CV / Application Workshop

Crowell & Moring Brussels is pleased to invite you to the Diversity & Inclusion / First Generation Students Workshop, designed to get you started in the professional world. This workshop is specifically aimed at students (BAC3, MA1 and MA2) from diverse backgrounds and pioneer students (students whose parents do not have a college degree). We want to show you that your cultural and linguistic richness and family background need not be a barrier to your career - quite the contrary!

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

Event | 10.23.24

Your First Steps Towards a Successful Career - Diversity, Inclusion and CV / Application Workshop

Crowell & Moring Brussels is pleased to invite you to the Diversity & Inclusion / First Generation Students Workshop, designed to get you started in the professional world. This workshop is specifically aimed at students (BAC3, MA1 and MA2) from diverse backgrounds and pioneer students (students whose parents do not have a college degree). We want to show you that your cultural and linguistic richness and family background need not be a barrier to your career - quite the contrary!

Recognition

  • Legal 500 EMEA: Belgium, Intellectual Property: Hall of Fame, 20202024
  • Chambers Europe: Belgium, Intellectual Property, 2006–2024
  • Chambers Europe: Belgium, Life Sciences: Domestic, 2006–2024
  • IAM Patent 1000: Litigation and Transactions, Gold, 2014-2024
  • IAM Strategy 300:World leading IP Strategist for Legal, Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals/Life Sciences, 2024
  • IAM Global Leaders 2025
  • Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars: Patent Star, 20142024
  • World Trademark Review: Benelux: Belgium, Bronze, 20232024

Kristof's Insights

Event | 10.23.24

Your First Steps Towards a Successful Career - Diversity, Inclusion and CV / Application Workshop

Crowell & Moring Brussels is pleased to invite you to the Diversity & Inclusion / First Generation Students Workshop, designed to get you started in the professional world. This workshop is specifically aimed at students (BAC3, MA1 and MA2) from diverse backgrounds and pioneer students (students whose parents do not have a college degree). We want to show you that your cultural and linguistic richness and family background need not be a barrier to your career - quite the contrary!

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Kristof's Insights

Event | 10.23.24

Your First Steps Towards a Successful Career - Diversity, Inclusion and CV / Application Workshop

Crowell & Moring Brussels is pleased to invite you to the Diversity & Inclusion / First Generation Students Workshop, designed to get you started in the professional world. This workshop is specifically aimed at students (BAC3, MA1 and MA2) from diverse backgrounds and pioneer students (students whose parents do not have a college degree). We want to show you that your cultural and linguistic richness and family background need not be a barrier to your career - quite the contrary!