Praised for its ‘vast network of foreign correspondents’, Crowell & Moring has developed a strong market reputation in cross-border litigation and the design and implementation of strategies for national and multi-jurisdictional IP disputes. Accomplished trade mark litigator Kristof Roox chairs the practice and is known for his prowess in cross-border enforcement mandates. Jan-Diederik Lindemans and Jurgen Figys are praised for their strength in ’navigating Belgian IP litigation which is not always firmly established by case law’. Sari Depreeuw is trusted by national, European and international clients to handle mandates pertaining to issues such as copyright and neighbouring rights. The IP dimension of NFTs is an area of strength for Matteo Mariano. Edward Taelman, previously at A&O Shearman joined the team in March 2024 with particular expertise in trademark litigation.
Testimonials
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‘The team is responsive, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with.’
‘Jan-Diederik Lindemans' straight forward, solution-driven way of thinking and communicating is something that we continue to appreciate tremendously.’
Key clients
- Guylian
- Viatris (formerly Mylan)
Work highlights
- Representing clients from the pharmaceuticals sector, like Sandoz, notably in various patents and SPC disputes affecting the launch of (biosimilar) medicines.
- Advised the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Antwerp on a complex copyright matter concerning the scenography of various showrooms in the Museum, which had been redesigned by external architects.