Described as ‘highly specialised’ in broadcasting and exploitation of IP rights disputes, A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm routinely advises domestic and global clients from across the film, music, and software sectors. With vast experience in copyright infringement cases and trade mark protection matters, the practice has acted before the Greek Supreme Court and First Instance Criminal Court. Based in Athens, Irini Daroussou and the ‘very experienced’ Kriton Metaxopoulos co-head the outfit, being specialists in industrial property law and corporate fraud prosecution proceedings. Marilena Nikolaraki focuses on patents and utility models issues, whilst Elena Nikolarea is a TMT litigation expert, alongside covering media law affairs.
Intellectual property in Greece
A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm
Praxisleiter:
Irini Daroussou; Kriton Metaxopoulos
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Marilena Nikolaraki; Elena Nikolarea
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‘This firm is highly specialised in IP. They study, they follow legislation local and foreign, European and global legislation on the matter.’
‘Mr. Metaxopoulos is very experienced, over 30 years practising law.’
Kernmandanten
Athens Bar Association
Dassault Systemes Group of Companies
Diafano Stores
Expectation TV
Fromageries Bel Hellas S.A.
Greek Music Libraries
Modivo S.A.
Musou Music Group
Panini Group of Companies
Play Music G.P.
Psichogios Publications S.A.
Relkon Hellas S.A.
Somaco Tours S.A.
Thomson Reuters
Victory Media S.A.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised and represented an international news agency in a case of copyright infringement, taking place in the Greek TV market by a large Greek TV station.
- Representing and advising the Athens Bar Association in its dispute with the local Collecting Society of Writers (OSDEL) concerning the payment of royalties for the photocopies made by the users of the Athens Bar Library.
- Represented Panini SpA and Bayern München AG in the protection of their IP rights in Greece and managed to have the infringing products confiscated and the infringer convicted by the First Instance Criminal Court.
Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners Law Firm
Demonstrating ‘deep knowledge’ in complex unfair competition and software license infringement litigation, Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners Law Firm counts telecoms providers, anti-piracy organisations and media companies among its key clients. The team is well versed in data protection and IP enforcement actions, in tandem with managing trade mark and patent portfolios. Operating in Athens, team leader Arhondoula Papapanagiotou covers all aspects of industrial designs, patents, and software, alongside concentrating on emerging tech issues. Aggeliki Christodoulaki regularly acts for publishing corporations and TV broadcasters, George Geraris is a commercial litigation specialist, while both Lydia Spyridonos and Anastasia Teloni are also highlighted as integral team members.
Praxisleiter:
Arhondoula Papapanagiotou
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Aggeliki Christodoulaki; George Geraris; Lydia Spyridonos; Anastasia Teloni
Referenzen
‘A combination of deep knowledge of the legislation around Intellectual property and the ability to communicate and collaborate to specifically identify and tackle the issues encountered by clients. A wonderful pairing of professional knowledge and personal interest in their clients’ personified needs and requests, that is especially relevant to people in the book publishing business.’
‘All members of the practice – both as a team and individually – are equipped with profound knowledge and skill of understanding and dealing with all matters covering Intellectual property, up to the smallest detail and exception. Besides the outstanding quality of legal consultation offered by Ms. Papapanagiotou’s practice, each member of the team that we have closely worked with – and especially Ms. Christodoulaki – has displayed deep interest and effectiveness in offering advice. They closely revised and updated our firm’s sample contracts with authors and translators with great care and subtlety.’
‘I must single out Arhondoula Papapanagiotou, the managing partner of the AP law firm, for her deep knowledge and specialization in IP legal matters and also for her business-oriented mind and her methodological rendering of legal services which are always accompanied by a solid understanding of the IP industry. In any case, though, I should also note that all associates of AP LAW FIRM show exceptional professionalism and manage their cases with efficiency, providing creative solutions in short response times.’
Kernmandanten
DIVICO Security
APKUDO Inc.
D Marinas Hellas Single Member S.A.
Thleoptika Dikaiomata S.A. (TV Rights)
Stavros Niarchos Foundation
ΥΗΕ P.C. (NYX)
Konstantin Kakanias
Hellenic Association of Scientific & Academic Publishers
IT Compliance Association (ITCA)
COSMOTE-NOVA
Οktopay Limited
Business Software Alliance (BSA)
Microsoft Corporation
Ηelleniq Energy
Group Richemont (VAN CLEEF & ARPELS S.A., CARTIER, INTERNATIONAL, CHLOE SAS)
Tanweer Group
Karagiannis – Karatzopoulos S.A., Papandreou S.A.
Sierra Recordings S.A.
Alter Ego Mass Media S.A.
Barking Well Media S.A.
Dolichos NPO
Museum of Cycladic Art
Takis Foundation
Eleftheria Deko
Athens Heridanos Agency
Sunlight
Pollfish INC
Elpedison Energy S.A
Green Olive Films
Agra Publications
OET (Organic Electronic Technologies)
GEPA LIFT
Rossi S.A
Takis Maximos Alexandros Tsantilis
Novibet
Homemade Films Single Member Private Company
Athens Metropolitan Expo S.A.
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- Supported BSA’s goals to promote legal software in the Greek market for its members, CAM/CAD software companies, such as AUTODESK Inc., Prokon, PTC INC and Graphisoft SE.
- Represents Richemont’s Group companies “Van Cleef & Arpels” and “Cartier” for many years in Greece as regards the surveying, monitoring and safeguarding of their IPRs through extrajudicial as well as judicial actions.
Drakopoulos
With an impressive focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming issues, Drakopoulos’ practice is highly regarded for its ‘strong knowledge of IP laws’. The team is particularly active in the pharma, retail, and hospitality industries – with in-depth knowledge of trade mark infringement and anti-counterfeiting cases – alongside handling IP aspects of M&A transactions. The Athens-based duo of Panagiotis Drakopoulos and Michalis Kosmopoulos spearhead the outfit, primarily focusing on cross-border deals involving IP rights and trade mark law issues. Further contributing to the offering, Sophia Ampoulidou is a dispute resolution expert, mainly concentrating on unauthorised uses of trade marks.
Praxisleiter:
Panagiotis Drakopoulos; Michalis Kosmopoulos
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sophia Ampoulidou
Referenzen
‘The team is very knowledgeable of the subject. They are very responsive and around the clock to serve the client effectively and efficiently. They walk the extra mile when needed to make sure the client understands the case.’
‘I would like to specifically highlight the skills and competencies of Michalis Kosmopoulos. Of course, the Senior Partner and head of the firm Panagiotis Drakopoulos is also there to resolve and issues and give you confidence.’
‘Strong knowledge of IP laws.’
Kernmandanten
PVH Group (Tommy Hilfiger & Calvin Klein)
Amazon Technologies
SoftOne Group of Companies
Reckitt Benckiser Hygiene Home
Four Seasons
Ella Resorts
Metlen Group
Streem Global
Osram
Philips
Golden Goose
Ipsen
Pepco Poland
Roamer
Apple
BIC
AbbVie
MLB SRL
Hugo Boss
Alila Hotels
Bespoke SGA Holdings
GEK TERNA Group
MINDSEED
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- Providing ongoing advice to Amazon Technologies on the utilization of Amazon Prime production titles in Greece.
- Representing Four Seasons in a series of important infringement cases.
- Advising Golden Goose in the context of a customs enforcement case.
Dr. Helen G. Papaconstantinou and Partners
Frequently prosecuting IP portfolios, assisting with enforcement strategies, and handling IP litigation, Dr. Helen G. Papaconstantinou and Partners fields several specialised attorneys in both hard and soft IP proceedings. The firm has vast experience representing international tech companies and pharma conglomerates, with the team members consistently filing patents before all levels of Greek courts. Located in Athens, team heads Eva Yazitzoglou and Miranda Theodoridou are well versed in copyright law and anti-counterfeiting cases. Maria Athanassiadou stands out for her knowledge of industrial designs and trade mark issues, whilst Katerina Delouka predominantly focuses on the media and sports spheres. Despina Katsouli and Ilias Louvis are also cited as key.
Praxisleiter:
Eva Yazitzoglou; Miranda Theodoridou
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Maria Athanassiadou; Katerina Delouka; Despina Katsouli; Ilias Louvis; Villy Davilla; Stavroula Politi; Dimitris Kourkoutas; Penny Nakou; Melina Kostakopoulou; Georgia-Lydia Nikolaidou
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POTAMITISVEKRIS
Displaying extensive expertise in filing EU trade mark applications and dealing with complex counterfeit claims before the Supreme Court, POTAMITISVEKRIS is routinely praised for its ‘business and solution-oriented’ approach by domestic and global clientele. From Athens, Xenophon Paparrigopoulos and Spiros Tassis co-head the outfit, each specialising in IP disputes, competition law issues, and data privacy proceedings. Panagiota Kelali is a data protection expert, Aimilios Stragalinos focuses on copyright and related rights matters, while both Dimitra Iordanidou and Sofia Tsipouridi–Paraskevopoulou are also highlighted as key.
Praxisleiter:
Xenophon Paparrigopoulos; Spiros Tassis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Panagiota Kelali; Aimilios Stragalinos; Dimitra Iordanidou; Sofia Tsipouridi-Paraskevopoulou
Referenzen
‘The provision of legal services by the team comprises of the offering of dedicated people with strong knowledge of their IP practice, in a timely and very professional manner and with a strong wish to primarily understand the businesses or peculiarities of their client’
‘This team consists of experts with a high skillset in their speciality. The people are always eager to assist in the best way, efficiently, while providing to-the-point advice when requested.’
‘Potamitis Vekris team is our preferred legal partner with respect to, inter alia, intellectual property issues. The team has an in-depth understanding of how our business works, effectively supporting us in resolving various issues by providing clear and specific responses on legal matters and by anticipating and identifying potential legal issues which may cause business disruption.’
Kernmandanten
Coca-Cola Hellenic SAIC
Coca-Cola HBC Services MEPE
Hellenic SAIC
The Procter & Gamble Company (USA)
Procter & Gamble Hellas
Antenna TV
Diageo Brands BV
Diageo Hellas
DIAGEO
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- Represented Procter and Gamble in two complex Supreme Court cases against counterfeit ARIEL and AVA products and managed a successful defence securing the vital aspects of the client’s business.
- Advised ANTENNA SA in connection with opposition proceedings brought by the French broadcaster Canal+ against two EU trade mark applications and managed to successfully settle the case.
- Advised ‘Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Single Member S.A.’ in connection with the opposition proceedings brought by Marriott Worldwide corporation against a Greek trade mark application and managed to successfully settle the case.
Tsibanoulis & Partners
Tsibanoulis & Partners specialises in all aspects of creation, maintenance, and enforcement of IP rights, with its ‘qualified team’ frequently acting before the EUIPO, Greek courts, and the Supreme Court. The firm has vast expertise in trade mark and copyright litigation, routinely being called upon by domestic and global clients from across the cosmetics, hospitality, and pharma sectors. From Athens, Marina Perraki leads the outfit, being highly knowledgeable in designs, patents, and unfair competition issues, whilst Kalypso Kourtidi predominantly concentrates on IP portfolio management matters. The department draws upon a broad range of knowledge, spanning from anti-counterfeiting affairs to complex copyright clearances.
Praxisleiter:
Marina Perraki
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kalypso Kourtidi
Referenzen
‘Qualified team & prompt responses. Specific stand-out partners and associates: Mrs Marina Perraki & Kalypso Kourtidi.’
‘Marina Perraki is both the soul and the driving force of the team.’
‘Marina Perraki is reliable, knowledgeable, and a real pleasure to work with. She always keeps calm and has everything under control even under high pressure.’
Kernmandanten
The Coca Cola Company
Sky Group
Airbnb
Snap Inc
Citron Trading LLC
De Rigo
Callan Production Corp
Colgate – Palmolive
ITV Studios Ltd
Inditex S.A.
Apple Inc
Expedia Inc
National Association of realtors – NAR
Skinn Cosmetics LLC
Panda Life Ltd
NN Nationale Nederlanden
Nutrien (Canada) Holdings ULC
Aman Group Sarl
More.Com
Synergy Project Management LLC
Epay Limited
Dr. Kurt Wolff GmbH & Co KG
INTA
MSD International Holdings GmbH
Viva Payment Services – VIVA GROUP
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing a soft drinks company in various trade mark opposition matters.
- Advised a British media company on trade mark opposition and litigation matters.
- Represented a client before the EUIPO bodies and Board of Appeal in trade mark cancellations and oppositions with positive outcomes.
Ballas Pelecanos Law
In conjunction with a strong patent and trade mark offering, the ‘excellent and reliable’ Ballas Pelecanos Law team provides bespoke advice on all elements of IP law, ranging from designs and trade secrets to copyright and software. The team is particularly well versed in anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy trade mark cases, with Athens-based head George Ballas being a skilled litigator before the civil and administrative Supreme Courts of Greece. Anthony Mavrides is knowledgeable in consumer rights and product liability matters, whilst both Joanna Gavales and Apostolia Daskalos are highlighted as key individuals.
Praxisleiter:
George Ballas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Anthony Mavrides; Joanna Gavalas; Apostolia Daskalos; George Moukas
Referenzen
‘Excellent and reliable advice on patent litigation matters.’
‘George Ballas is a leading expert on IP law.’
‘Ballas Pelecanos is widely recognized for its cutting-edge expertise in intellectual property law, providing comprehensive legal solutions to protect, manage, and enforce IP rights across a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals. Ballas Law Firm distinguishes itself through its deep understanding of both the legal and technical aspects of intellectual property.’
Kernmandanten
Laboratoires La Prairie SA
Red.com, LLC (via BARDEHLE PAGENBERG)
Beiersdorf AG
Teva Europe Pharmaceuticals
Pharmathen SA
Vamvalis Foods SA
Mega Disposables S.A.
Airtechnic – Hatzoudis Ltd
H.S.A. HAIR STYLING APPLICATIONS S.P.A. (via Studio Moradei SNC)
Redspher (via LAIDEBEUR & PARTNERS)
T.D.G. Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (FPH)
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented and advised Pharmathen SA during a cross-border dispute against Novartis AG in respect of patent infringement, reaching a successful out-of-court settlement valid worldwide.
- Representing a producer of luxury cosmetics, Laboratoires La Prairie SA, in litigation proceedings against the unregistered marks LA PARIE and LE PARIE, for the protection of the client’s registered trade mark rights, both by filing a lawsuit for the cease-and-desist of the use of the infringing trade marks and by filing administrative oppositions against the registration of the contested marks.
- Representing Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd, a manufacturer of products and systems for use in respiratory care, in patent litigation proceedings against Greek-based and abroad–based entities for the protection of patent rights on innovative respiratory care products.
Bernitsas Law
Routinely acting in relation to the sale, purchase, and transfer of IP asset portfolios, alongside handling patent infringement claims in the pharma sphere, Bernitsas Law is praised for its ‘professionalism’ and ‘team spirit’. The firm shows considerable cross-sector expertise, spanning from gaming and automobiles to software. In Athens, team lead Lambros Belessis is well versed in complex corporate restructurings and commercial agreements, while Yannis Chryssospathis focuses on the medical devices and beverages industries. The outfit further specialises in advertising and broadcasting affairs.
Praxisleiter:
Lambros Belessis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Yannis Chryssospathis
Referenzen
‘Professionalism, team spirit, collaborative culture, constantly updated.’
Kernmandanten
Guala Closures
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised a video games company in relation to the equitable remuneration (levy) payable by producers/importers of copyrighted sound and/or image reproducing devices to collective management of copyright and related rights organisations in Greece.
- Advised Guala Closures on intellectual property and software agreements in the context of its acquisition of Astir Vytogiannis SA.
- Advised an international education group on intellectual property law issues in the context of the proposed acquisition of an international school organisation based in Greece.
Karatzas & Partners
Showcasing extensive expertise in trade mark infringement claims and unfair competition issues, Karatzas & Partners is renowned for its ‘politeness and professionalism’ by the domestic and global companies it represents. The firm routinely manages IP portfolios, primarily in the energy and education sectors, with the Athens-based head Dimitra Karampela being an expert in data protection law and IP disputes. Anna Manda predominantly focuses on the pharma and TMT industries, while Angeliki Tsatsi is also highlighted as key for her trade mark and patent knowledge.
Praxisleiter:
Dimitra Karampela
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Anna Manda; Angeliki Tsatsi
Referenzen
‘They are very professional and very responsive to any issues arising from an IP perspective.’
‘Attention to detail, professionals, good cooperation.’
‘Anna Manda is knowledgeable, easily reachable and ready to discuss and solve problems.’
Kernmandanten
Pharmathen
Partners Group
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KLC Law Firm
Counting global and domestic companies from across the software, energy, and healthcare amongst its key clients, KLC Law Firm stands out for its transactional and contentious IP offering, spanning from filing trade mark applications to handling disputes over patent validity. The team is regularly on hand to provide strategic advice on building IP portfolios, with the Athens-based head Theodore Loukopoulos being a specialist in assisting pharma groups with commercial and tender matters. Aristides Chiotellis is described as ‘highly respected’, whilst Georgia Stavropoulou focuses on copyright and trade mark issues.
Praxisleiter:
Theodore Loukopoulos
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Aristides Chiotellis; Georgia Stavropoulou
Referenzen
‘KLC combines technical and legal knowledge with a practical, business-oriented and client-centred approach. Having a deep knowledge of the complexities of intellectual property law enables them to adopt a legal strategy that serves the client’s business goals.’
‘Professor Aristeides Chiotellis has very extensive and deep knowledge of both German and Greek civil and intellectual property law, which enables him to handle complicated matters and foresee unexpected challenges. His penetrative insight is invaluable and he is always providing tailored legal advice, managing to secure client’s interests and also bridging the gap between legal complexities and business goals.’
‘Theodore Loukopoulos is very knowledgeable specifically in the pharmaceutical sector. He stands out in the IP litigation field, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. He is also known for his pragmatic approach to complex transactions entailing IP matters, providing practical advice aligning with the client’s commercial objectives and being a trusted advisor for clients looking for legally safe and commercially sound solutions.’
Kernmandanten
Tsabassis
Genepharm SA
Patakis Publishing Company
Aenorasis SA
Verisfield
National Energy Holdings Limited
Prota To Paidi
Ermionida SA
Demo
Elpen SA
Winmedica SA
Snappi S.A.
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing ELPEN in a series of patent litigations related to the marketing of generic pharmaceutical products.
- Provides full support during the whole set-up phase to Snappi SA, a Greek neobank, providing, among others, advice in the whole spectrum of IP matters, including negotiation and execution of complicated IT agreements.
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
Drawing upon its ‘large team of multidisciplinary professionals’, Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm showcases strong trade mark portfolio management capabilities and copyright protection skills. On the contentious side, the practice has vast expertise in cross-border trade mark infringement claims, regularly acting before the EUIPO, with team leader Irene Kyriakides being an expert in patents and domain name issues. With the team based in Athens, Apostolos Papachrysos primarily focuses on industrial designs and software matters, Niovi Plemmenou is knowledgeable in complex IP transactions, while Androniki Papoutsoglou concentrates on media and entertainment law proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
Irene Kyriakides
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Αpostolos Papachrysos; Νiovi Plemmenou; Androniki Papoutsoglou
Referenzen
‘Very responsive. Acting with a sense of urgency when needed. Good, pragmatic advice.’
‘Unique Expertise: The team brings deep experience in managing complex IP portfolios, litigation, and enforcement strategies across multiple jurisdictions, in Europe and across the globe, standing out for its sector-specific knowledge, particularly in emerging industries like technology, biotech, and pharmaceuticals.’
‘Clients benefit from a highly responsive approach, personalized solutions, and a clear understanding of business objectives, which sets the firm apart from competitors.’
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Nikolinakos & Partners Law Firm
Advising on the whole gamut of IP, media law, and content regulation issues, the ‘formidable and extremely effective’ Nikolinakos & Partners Law Firm practice is especially active in the tech and media spheres. Additionally, the team has expertise in complex copyright and data protection law issues, with the managing partner Nikos Nikolinakos being a specialist in competition law, trade secrets, and trade mark matters. Dina Kouvelou concentrates on cases before the civil and administrative courts, whilst Alexis Spyropoulos focuses on telecom regulations and infringement proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
Nikos Nikolinakos
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dina Kouvelou; Alexis Spyropoulos
Referenzen
‘This is a formidable and extremely effective IP practice, focusing on technology-related cases. It provides client-friendly service and unique creativity. The team’s core strengths are technology-related, social media, digital platforms and licensing disputes. They are also recommended for handling trademark litigation and copyright infringement disputes, as well as non-contentious IP mandates.’
‘Dr Nikos Nikolinakos is sharp, straight to the point and pleasant to work with. He is highly recommended for handling technology contracts, transactions and IT/IP disputes. He is also recommended for advice relating to IP and emerging digital technologies. Ms Dina Kouvelou is highly experienced and very responsive. She is a key name to note for advice relating to IP and emerging technologies including outsourcing issues, cloud computing work, digital platforms, big data projects, data protection mandates and cybersecurity matters. Mr Alexis Spyropoulos is an experienced IP counsel. He is practical, responsive and accurate. Recommended for trade mark, copyright and social media litigation.’
‘This IP team is extremely professional. Always delivers accurately and promptly. Very pleasant and professional. They operate at the forefront of IP creation, protection, and prosecution. They are experts in digital media regulation, digital platforms, defamation and copyright dispute resolution cases. They also maintain a strong position at the forefront of the trademark litigation space.’
Kernmandanten
Vodafone S.A.
WarnerMedia, LLC
Robert Bosch GmbH
SpaceX / Starlink Holdings
META (Facebook) S.A.
Twitter (X), Inc.
Netflix International B.V.
Estee Lauder Hellas S.A.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited (“SIEE”)
Chipita Group
WPP 2005 Limited
Innovis Pharma S.A.
Spotify AB
Digital Realty S.A.
Creative Pharma Services S.A.
Volkswagen Bank S.A.
Google LLC
Nova Broadcasting S.A.
Workday
Samsung
Inmarsat Global Limited
Argon Medical Devices
Latitude, Inc.
Amber AI Limited
Yahoo
Publicis Groupe
Euronet Merchant Services Payment Institution (EMS)
Richemont International S.A.
Automation Hero, Inc.
UniversalWeatherandAviation, Inc
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Law Offices Patrinos & Kilimiris
Spearheaded by the Athens-based duo of Constantinos Kilimiris and Maria Kilimiris, Law Offices Patrinos & Kilimiris specialises in overseeing complex patent prosecution combined with trade mark infringement claims. The team is especially active in the pharma, sports, and entertainment fields, with both department heads being specialists in the areas of designs, copyright, and high-value patent litigation. Electra Kilimiris has experience in soft IP matters, whilst both Manolis Metaxakis and Youli Angelou are highlighted as integral members of the ‘highly professional’ outfit.
Praxisleiter:
Constantinos Kilimiris; Maria Kilimiri
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Electra Kilimiri; Manolis Metaxakis; Youli Angelou
Referenzen
‘We have been working with Patrinos & Kilimiris for a great number of years and this practice combines strong legal expertise, with a deep understanding of IP issues and a track record of successful outcomes. We can only praise their professionalism, knowledge and dedication, which makes them one of the top firms in Greece in the field of IP.’
‘The individuals at Patrinos & Kilimiris, including (but not limited to) Konstantinos Kilimiris, Electra Kilimiri and Maria Kilimiri, stand out for their expertise in their respective fields of practice and their commitment to excellent client service and innovative thinking, with strong communication skills and emphasis on providing excellent service to their clients.’
‘Excellent team that works well together and with the client. Constantinos Kilimiris is the patent litigation tactical & strategy expert in his field.’
Kernmandanten
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Novartis AG
Pfizer, Inc.
Louis Vuitton
Portman Lights Sp. z o.o.
Astra Zeneca AB
Gilead Sciences LLC
Amgen Inc.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
Allergan Inc.
Yoplait Marques
Christian Louboutin
Solvay S.A.
The Procter & Gamble Co.
Hyundai Motor Co.
KIA Motor Corp.
HONDA Motor Co, Ltd.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
The Gillette Company
Total SA
IOC (International Olympic Committee)
Metro Goldwyn Myer Studios Inc.
Max Mara Fashion Group Srl
Conde Nast New Markets Europe/Africa, Inc.
Oracle America Inc.
Imperial Tobacco Limited
JTI (Japan Tobacco Industry Inc)
Tiktok Information Technologies UK Limited
7 Eleven Inc.
General Electric Technical Services Company, Inc.
Kerzner International Ltd.
Sugarfree SP z.oo
Holland & Barrrett Retail Ltd.
Tupperware Brands Corporation
Chanel
Yahoo, Inc.
Pineapple Holdings Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing the Hellenic Republic before the EUIPO in a cancellation action against a trade mark registration in the name of an entity fully owned and controlled by the Turkish Republic for the trade mark “Turkaegean”.
- Representing Novartis in preliminary injunction proceedings and proceedings on the merits against Greek and foreign generic companies attempting to market generic versions of Novartis’ medicament Gilenya® for the treatment of MS.
- Providing legal advice and support to the Chemours company in proceedings related to a seizure of 15.6 tons of suspected unauthorized refrigerants infringing valid patents or deemed illegal in the European Union, carried out by the Greek authorities in collaboration with the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
PPT Legal
With vast experience in handling trade mark infringement cases before the Athens Court of First Instance and Administrative Court of Athens, PPT Legal routinely represents clients from across the pharma, beverage, and manufacturing sectors. Located in Athens, Alexandros Kalantzis and Eleni Kokkini jointly head the practice, predominantly focusing on patents, trade marks, and e-commerce issues. On the advisory side, the offering includes trade mark protection and trade secret management proceedings, in tandem with advertising and labelling legal matters.
Praxisleiter:
Alexandros Kalantzis; Eleni Kokkini
Referenzen
The team that handles our work has the experience they need to handle our matters, good problem-solving skills, good communication, and culture. This firm has a philosophy and mission for how they fight for their clients. Excellent services.’
‘I have mostly worked with Eleni Kokkini. Eleni provides excellent service to us on our matters, and she has related experience.’
‘Great knowledge & legal practice.’
Kernmandanten
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Alpargatas Europe SLU
TikTok
Bournas Medicals
CBRE, Inc.
Cibusmed Limited
Comis Entertainment EE
Dentons Canada LLP
JA Kemp
Melpomeni Tsoukali / M.A.G. Culture Single Member P.C.
Olympic Brewery SA
Playboy Enterprises International
Praxi SpA
Roschier Brands, Attorneys LTD
Santorini Brewing Company SA
Seaborne Shipbrokers SA
Taylor English Duma LLP
Eleftheriou SA
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP
Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP
RCF Protecting Innovation, S.A.
Belron International Limited
Croma-Pharma GmbH
J.P. Karsenty and associes
AWA Sweden AB
PRAXI Intellectual Property SpA
Exphar SA
Sun World International LLC
BMW Group
The Marcom Engine GmbH & Co KG
Smart Europe GmbH
Supercell Oy
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- Advised TikTok on a number of intellectual property matters (trade marks, advertising, labelling, information society services, et al.).
- Advised Sun World International LLC, a fruit varieties developer, in a case of plant variety infringement by Greek nurseries.
- Assisted BMW Group in the legal compliance of its BMW and MINI marketing campaigns.
Tsimikalis Kalonarou
With the ‘outstanding’ Stefanos Tsimikalis at the helm, Tsimikalis Kalonarou covers the full spectrum of IP rights – predominantly focusing on trade marks, patents, and designs – while representing Greek and international clients from across the fashion, telecoms, and food sectors. Tsimikalis is an expert in the field of unfair competition and anti-counterfeiting matters, Athanasios Tsimikalis is highly knowledgeable in infringement proceedings. Chariklia Kalonarou routinely acts in trade mark portfolio restructurings, whilst Giannis Giannakakis is a litigation expert, concentrating on contentious trade mark proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
Stefanos Tsimikalis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Athanasios Tsimikalis; Chariklia Kalonarou; Giannis Giannakakis
Referenzen
‘The team is highly responsive, pleasant to work with, and really knows their stuff. The team is also fluent in at least three languages (Greek, English and German). Whenever I have referred clients to Tsimikalis Kalonarou, I have received excellent feedback and am always confident that they will be in safe hands.’
‘Stefanos Tsimikalis is one of the best IP lawyers in Greece. He combines a comprehensive knowledge of IP law with a deep sense of commercial awareness, which means that the solutions he provides always yield tangible results. He always responds quickly and with helpful comments. Moreover, he constantly stays abreast of developments in this area, so you are confident that the advice you’re getting is accurate and up to date.’
‘The firm consists of excellent professionals with passion and knowledge. They strive to meet their clients’ needs and give 100% of their effort to support and deliver.’
Kernmandanten
Olonea Healthcare
Basf SE
Audi AG
Loumidis Coffee Shops S.A.
Delivery Hero SE
Moncler Spa
Korres S.A.
Man Truck & Bus SE
Viatris (Formerly Mylan)
Crocs Inc.
Imc Toys S.A.
Mailo’s – The Pasta Project
Ipto (Admie)
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- Secured a victory for KORRES S.A. (a natural cosmetics manufacturer) before the General Court of the EU (Case T-328/22) successfully overturning an unfavourable decision of the EUIPO’s Boards of Appeals in the HYDRABIO v. HYDRA BIOME case.
Dryllerakis Law Firm
Representing clients from across the tourism, airlines, and banking sectors, Dryllerakis Law Firm provides ‘efficient legal support’ on all aspects of trade mark registrations and protection of European patent proceedings. The ‘exceptional’ co-heads, Aliki Damilakis and Anna Damilakis, predominantly focusing on industrial designs, unfair competition, and complex IP litigation. With the team located in Athens, Georgia Danatsopoulou is knowledgeable in cases relating to the protection of IP rights, while Elisavet Rellou is also cited as key.
Praxisleiter:
Aliki Damilakis; Anna Damilakis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Georgia Danatsopoulou; Elisavet Rellou
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‘We have a longstanding cooperation with the firm on intellectual property matters, mainly concerning filing and registration of trademarks. The team provides comprehensive and efficient legal support on all stages of pre-filing and up to the registration of trademarks.’
‘We cooperate mainly with Ms Anna Damilakis, who is always up to date with any IP legal issues, able to provide spherical and business-oriented advice in a timely manner, and is always reachable.’
‘Aliki Damilakis and Anna Damilakis are exceptional partners/associates in a wide range of IP issues.’
Kernmandanten
Aegean Airlines S.A.
Barilla Hellas. S.A.
Eurobank S.A.
Eurolife S.A.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Henkel Hellas S.A.
Mondelez Europe Group Services GmbH
Olympic Air S.A.
Hellenic Petroleum S.A.
Burlington Books Publishing S.A.
Zeus International
Eric Cohen Books
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- Represented Aegean Airlines on Opposition before EUIPO against EU trade mark application No 018740103 “EDEN OF THE AEGEAN”.
- Represented SIGANOS GROUP (ZEUS INTERNATIONAL) on Opposition proceedings before EUIPO.
Kiortsis & Associates Law Offices
Showcasing ‘deep and long-standing knowledge’ across the whole spectrum of industrial and IP law affairs, Kiortsis & Associates Law Offices is consistently instructed by global pharma conglomerates, major universities, and Greek corporations. Operating out of Athens, Christina Kiortsis is hailed for her 'professionalism', being an expert in all elements of trade marks, patents, and utility models. The practice has experience in IP rights infringement claims before the Civil Court of Thessaloniki.
Praxisleiter:
Christina Kiortsis
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‘Τhey have deep and long-standing knowledge of the subject, immediate service and exceptional courtesy.’
‘Mrs. Kiortsis is so qualified that she deals with the issues with precision and efficiency that makes them seem simple without actually being.’
‘I had the pleasure of working with Kiortsis & Associates Law Offices, and I can confidently say that they exceeded my expectations. The team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and deep expertise in trade marks.’
Kernmandanten
Ipsen Biopharm Limited
Ipsen Pharma SAS
ETME: Peppas & Associates A.E.
Indena SpA
Franz Schneider GmbH & Co. KG
Candia Strom AVEE
Gap SA
Intertrade Hellas ABEE
Pierre Fabre SA
Puma SE
Yannidis Brothers SA
Veltek Associates Inc.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Amgen Inc.
Orion Corporation
UCB Biopharma SRL
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Alconsoft S.A.
Ergoliptiki Eteria Stavros Demosthenous Ltd
N1 Greece Ltd.
KCC Corporation
ACTEGA GmbH
Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Promarin Propeller und Marinetechnik GmbH
CureVac SE
ChemoCentryx, Inc.
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.
UCL Business Ltd
CPM Europe B.V.
The Regents of the University of California
FFM Projekt AG
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals S.A.
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Scodev International B.V.
Boreal Technology & Investment S.L
PERI SE
Anya Biopharm Inc.
Simon Fraser University
Baylor College of Medicine
Activus Pharma Co., Ltd.
Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System
SANOFI
Schlueter-Systems KG
Pfizer Inc.
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
ABG Hunter LLC
Viking River Cruises (Bermuda) Ltd
Freewill Sports Private Limited
ABG Juicy Couture, LLC
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- Contribute to the protection and maintenance of trade marks and patents owned by well-known companies, such as Pierre Fabre Group, GAP S.A., Indena SpA, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Pfizer Inc., Amgen Inc. ORION CORPORATION, KCC CORPORATION, etc.
- Contributed to the amicable settlement between the two opponents and the owner of the EUTM registration no. 018900687 ALCONSOFT & design.
Lambadarios Law Firm
Led by the ‘extremely efficient’ Chara Daouti and Constantinos Lambadarios, Lambadarios Law Firm has vast experience in complex defamation litigation and privacy rights cases, mainly acting on behalf of global tech companies and beverage corporations. Daouti is a TMT and advertising expert, whilst Lambadarios is highly knowledgeable in the real estate and competition law fields. John Filiotis is an experienced IP rights litigator, and Katerina Malanou stands out for her data protection work.
Praxisleiter:
Chara Daouti; Constantinos Lambadarios
Weitere Kernanwälte:
John Filiotis; Katerina Malanou; Natalia Kalatzi; Lilian Tsirigoti; Alia Komioti
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‘Dedicated people, with a genuine interest for the customer, expert team members, always with a personalized and customised approach with top quality.’
‘Chara Daouti is extremely efficient, solutions-driven and thinks out of the box.’
‘Full professionalism, excellent knowledge of their subjects, continuous availability, fair pricing, team spirit, technological sustainability.’
Kernmandanten
Google LLC/Google Ireland/Google Greece
HEDNO
Athens College Educational Fund
IASO Group of Clinics
Aktios Rehabilitation Center
Miele
Cardlink / Worldline
Procter & Gamble (P&G)
Heineken Group
Hines
Sephora Greece
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- Advised a large group of private clinics, IASO Group of Clinics, on implementing a digital signature scheme and other digital services for all its doctors and personnel.
- Defended various cases of bankers and politicians against Google in hearings before the Greek Data Protection Authority.
- Helped Procter & Gamble prove its compliance with local laws and regulations, especially on transparency and consumer protection.
Sioufas & Associates Law Firm
Showing a ‘genuine interest’ in cases, Sioufas & Associates Law Firm has in-depth knowledge in dealing with the EUIPO and trade secret protection matters, alongside managing trade mark portfolios. Marios Sioufas heads the outfit, being a specialist in IP and commercial proceedings; meanwhile, Ioanna Sofrona consistently covers real estate transactions and public procurements. The practice is especially well-versed in the tech, education, and pharma industries.
Praxisleiter:
Marios Sioufas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ioanna Sofrona
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‘They have excellent knowledge of the subject, respond promptly, and are always available for clarifications.’
‘They show genuine interest in the case.’
‘The firm’s ability to integrate legal counsel with strategic business advice ensures that startups receive solutions that are both legally sound and commercially viable. Industry specialization, allowing to provide advice that is tailored to the particular nuances of each sector, whether it’s fintech, health-tech, manufacturing or innovative services. Client-centered approach, through proactive advice and strategic input to help startups navigate challenges. Flexibility when working with innovative startups, corresponding to tailored legal solutions.’
Kernmandanten
Elpen S.A.
Aggelakis S.A.
Ideal Standard S.A.
Petros Petropoulos S.A.
Endless S.A.
Perfetti Van Melle S.A.
Olympia Group
Archimedes Of Ekpa
Ekpaideutiria Douka S.A.
Aenorasis S.A.
The Newtons
Golden Hotels Group of Companies
Aget Heracles Cement S.A.
Ampelones Michalaki S.A.
Lyda S.A.
Gavrilis Group
Benestar Property Single Member Societe Anonyme
Laboratoire Native
Flexstores ‘Oikonomakis Dimtrios Pan. and Co Limited Partnership
Danae Suites Santorini Single Member P.C.
Genosophy Ike
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- Advised Archimedes Transfer Technology Office of EKPA on the formation of the first start-up company of the University along with the protection of all related IP rights.
- Advised Elpen S.A, a large pharmaceutical company in Greece, in a trade mark dispute case before the National Industrial Property office.
- Advised Heracles Cement S.A, a large cement company in Greece, in a trade mark dispute case before the National Industrial Property office.