Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners Law Firm > Athens, Greece > Firm Profile
Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners Law Firm Offices
SKOUFA 64 STR
10680, ATHENS
Greece
Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Greece > Intellectual property Tier 1
The ’strategic, efficient and detail-oriented’ team at Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners Law Firm is highly regarded for its anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement strategy expertise. The team regularly manages the IP portfolios of global companies, and is particularly experienced in acting on behalf of energy corporations in regard to unfair competition and trade mark law issues. It also counts Greek film organisations and international distribution entities among its clients. Leading the group, the Athens-based Arhondoula Papapanagiotou is an expert on all aspects of copyright, industrial designs and patents law. Aggeliki Christodoulaki represents TV broadcasters and publishing businesses, and George Geraris advises on the violation of personality rights through the press and mass media. Associates Lyda Spyridonos and Anastasia Teloni are also key members of the team.Practice head(s):
Arhondoula Papapanagiotou
Other key lawyers:
Aggeliki Christodoulaki; George Geraris; Lyda Spyridonos; Anastasia Teloni; Evi Georgaka
Testimonials
‘A combination of deep knowledge of the legislation around Intellectual property and the ability to communicate and collaborate to specifically identify and manage the issues encountered by their 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 publishing business.’
‘I would certainly single out Arhondoula Papapanagiotou, the managing partner of the AP law firm, for her business-oriented mind and her methodological rendering of legal services. However 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.’
‘Excellent legal knowledge, prompt attendance, diligence and efficiency. Archontoula Papanagiotou is an excellent expert of Intellectual Property Law, with negotiation abilities and an impressive understanding of business issues. ’
‘Engagement and efficiency. The team is able to understand the client’s needs and will do the best to achieve a positive outcome for the client.’
‘Deep knowledge of the national and international relevant market regarding IP law.’
‘Exceptional team of IP experts, who find innovative solutions and persuasive arguments.’
‘The individuals I work with are all highly skilled and experienced in their respective fields. They are also dedicated to providing the best possible service to our clients. What makes them different from their competitors is their commitment to excellence and their willingness to go the extra mile for our clients.’
‘I have valued their intelligence, creativity, and dedication. They are always willing to share their knowledge and expertise, and they are always looking for ways to improve our services.’
Key clients
Business Software Alliance (BSA)
Microsoft Corporation
Pollfish Inc
Group Richemont (VAN CLEEF & ARPELS S.A., CARTIER INTERNATIONAL)
Tanweer Group
BlackOrange S.A.
Prosenghisi Film & Video SA
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
Elpedison Energy S.A
Better Collective
Warner Bros Entertainment Inc
Green Olive FIlms
Agra Publications
Stellios Faitakis
OET (Organic Electronic Technologies)
GEPA LIFT
BlobArt
Rossi S.A
Takis Maximos Alexandros Tsantilis
Nova Telecommunications & Media Single Member S.A.
AUTODIA
Universal Studios Limited
NOVIBET
PEOPLECERT
ENERGIKO
HOMEMADE FILMS SINGLE MEMBER PRIVATE COMPANY
ATHENS METROPOLITAN EXPO S.A.
Helleniq Energy S.A.
ENERGY COMPETENCE CENTER PRIVATE COMPANY – ECC
Work highlights
- Represented Helleniq Energy Holdings in relation to the handling of three major company rebranding and reputation litigation cases.
- Representing Business Software Alliance in Greece in various cases of litigation.
- Represented Richemont’s companies Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier in relation to anti-counterfeiting market surveys and an enforcement action plan against infringers.
Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners Law Firm > Firm Profile
The firm: Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners has been successfully active in the Greek IP market for more than 20 years in relation to all sectors of intellectual property rights such as copyright, industrial designs, patents and trade marks, software and new technologies, while offering a complete range of services in the above fields in terms of litigation, legal counselling, contracts and negotiations. The firm has preserved a high reputation due to its business-oriented and accurate solutions as legal counsels and managers of IP portfolios (eg IPR business structuring, clearance, licensing and IPR audits for eligible investments and start ups) of large entities (including Greece’s largest venture capital), and at the same time is highly respected for its anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement strategy. Important multinational enterprises (eg Business Software Aliance, Microsoft, Group Richemont) have entrusted the firm with their enforcement activities strategies in Greece in relation to their IP rights. At the same time, it has received the anti-piracy award of excellence for a successful and balanced combination of strong litigation and the enactment of Europe’s most successful government-led software anti-piracy campaign. The firm’s expertise in IPR protection and enforcement continues to expand through significant anti-piracy assignments by leading worldwide companies and by the most influential Greek investors in the market.
Moreover, Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners’ expertise fully covers all sectors of the entertainment industry. For many years it has been successfully representing the two most important Greek film producers (with a repertory of more than 500 films each), the former largest Greek theatrical production company with a 60% market share, important Greek publishers, the most important Greek record companies (representing important repertories and artists), one of the major national TV broadcasters in Greece (in relation to IP issues), as well as individual rightholders (of copyright and/or neighbouring rights such as famous authors, directors, writers, composers, sculptors, actors, musicians etc), while the firm also handles IP issues of the Greek Collecting Society which represents the Greek national TV broadcasters under their capacity as producers of audiovisual works (in relation to their public performance rights). Covering all fields of entertainment law and having a profound knowledge of the Greek respective markets, the firm guarantees the protection of copyright and enforcement of IP law whenever needed, while it has repeatedly managed to have pioneering court decisions issued.
Finally, the scope of the firm’s services extends to issues which have grown to be crucial for the IT and media industry, such as compliance with the applicable data protection legislation. Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners is a pioneer in the field of data protection and provides legal counsel to companies engaging, among other data-related activities, in transnational data processing and big data management. The firm’s data protection compliance services (provided by an experienced team of both legal counsels and technical experts) include comprehensive data protection audits, drafting and implementation of privacy, data security and data protection action plans and policies, communication with data protection authorities, legal management of international data transfers and drafting of data-related corporate rules for multinational entities.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intellectual property: protection and enforcement (prosecution, litigatiom, advice), copyright and neighbouring rights, trade marks, patents, designs, domain names, know-how | |||
| Anti-counterfeiting | |||
| IP business structuring | |||
| IP clearance of rights | |||
| IP licensing | |||
| Data protection and privacy | |||
| Media and entertainment | |||
| Corporate and commercial | |||
| Civil law | |||
| Labour and employment |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 14Languages
English French German Greek SpanishOther
Contacts : Arhondoula Papapanagiotou Contacts : Stella SkouraClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Carla Buord
COMPANY/FIRM: CFO of Eurofind Group
TESTIMONIAL: “A foreigner who lands in a country he does not know will feel very safe with a lawyer like A. They accompanied us while we were looking to produce a movie in Greece. They turned out to be highly dependable, honest, and very professional in their work. They know the law extremely well and care about making sure people understand their rights and obligations. They have a deep understanding of intellectual property law and provide highly personalized services. I learned a great deal from them about problem solving, intellectual property law, patience and persistence.”
CLIENT: Sandra Marinopoulos
COMPANY/FIRM: President, Museum of Cycladic Art
TESTIMONIAL: “Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners Law Firm” has been successfully counselling the Museum of Cycladic Art in all IP issues. Ms Arhondula Papapanagiotou combines a deep knowledge of the intellectual property laws together with negotiation abilities and excellent communication skills. She is an excellent partner of the Museum, meticulous and always eager to provide an opinion in all matters discussed. Her response is always immediate. She has the generosity and the kindness to provide her services pro bono for us.»
CLIENT: Dionyssis Samiotis
COMPANY/FIRM: Vice President Production & New Business, Tanweer Group
TESTIMONIAL: “Tanweer Group is one of the major producers and distributors of audiovisual works (both in tv and cinema) in Greece and other territories and is provided with “Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners Law Firm” legal services, in respect to all IP issues (e.g. contracts with talents, broadcasters, coproducers, etc). The said law firm`s methodological rendering of legal services, knowledge and expertise are at the highest level and widely acknowledged in the Greek market, while Mrs Arhondula Papapanagiotou in particular, is really efficient and effective, not only due to her profound legal knowledge but also due to her business-oriented way of thinking”.
CLIENT: Jesse Martin
COMPANY/FIRM: Associate Gen. Counsel & Sr. Director, Enforcement, BSA | The Software Alliance
TESTIMONIAL: “BSA | The Software Alliance has been working with AP Law Firm since its founding. There are several reasons why AP Law Firm is BSA’s firm of choice in Greece with respect to copyright infringement cases. Not only does AP Law Firm provide excellent client-focused advice that is cost effective, but it is simply a pleasure to work with Arhondula and her team. Arhondula and her team’s legal guidance is always prompt and to-the-point. It has been our experience that no matter how big or small the problem, AP Law Firm is there to help.”
CLIENT: Kostas Mallios
COMPANY/FIRM: Tech Executive, Board Director & Investor
TESTIMONIAL: “On several occasions have had the privilege of partnering with Arhondula Papapanagiotou and her law firm. Each of the technology company transactions were different and included M&A, IPR and commercial agreements. In most cases, all three areas were required in closing record setting deals with multinationals and local parties. Arhondula and her team were deeply knowledgeable, very responsive, and always professional. This is my “go-to” commercial law office in Greece”.
Diversity
Bro bono work is essential to our Law Firm. We believe that promoting the entrepreneurship, education and art will empower the community as well as individuals to turn their ideas into reality and navigate in their professional and social lives. This is for us the best way to inspire people to pursue their goals despite the current economic and employment crisis in our country. In order to materialize our beliefs and vision for evolution in the art field, our firm provides pro bono legal services (including all Intellectual Property Issues) of the Museum of Cycladic Art, while our Managing Partner is a Committee Member of the Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Committee of the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce, which mission is (among others) to explore, develop and implement new ideas and initiatives for connecting the academia with the real economy and bridging the existing gap between innovation and investment. Therefore, apart from our involvement with the sector of Art and Cultural Heritage, our firm provides pro bono legal services to the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce in the context of the recognition of innovative business plans from Greek companies or individuals. In addition, our Managing Partner has authored and has been constantly updating the content of the Intellectual Property Chapter of AmChamGR Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ΕΙΕ) Committee’s Startup Toolkit, which is aimed to analyze key entrepreneurship issues and dimensions through a simple, concise, and enlightening way and to develop the business skills of the startup community, in order to meet the market needs
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