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 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!
Press Coverage | 08.14.24
Client Alert | 6 min read | 07.25.24
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.02.24
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!
Press Coverage | 08.14.24
Client Alert | 6 min read | 07.25.24
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.02.24
Recognition
- Legal 500 EMEA: Belgium, Intellectual Property: Hall of Fame, 2020–2024
- 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, 2014–2024
- World Trademark Review: Benelux: Belgium, Bronze, 2023–2024
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!
Press Coverage | 08.14.24
Client Alert | 6 min read | 07.25.24
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.02.24
Insights
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
Industries
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!
Press Coverage | 08.14.24
Client Alert | 6 min read | 07.25.24
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.02.24