Intellectual property in Greece

‘In the small IP market in Greece, A & K Metaxopoulos is a law firm that stands out for its unbridled commitment to test and push the boundaries of IP law in Greece. They are an unrelenting and persevering team, who do their utmost to meet the clients’ brief and objectives. A truly commendable team.’

‘Kriton Metaxopoulos – the stalwart team leader is very responsive and able. He is an experienced litigator with a no nonsense approach. Very well versed in IP law and the practice and procedure of the Greek courts.’

‘Marilena Nikolaraki & Elena Nikolarea – Kriton’s right-hand women. Rising stars in the field.’

‘Mr Metaxopoulos is a very well known expert in IP in Greece. It is really helpful to working with this firm; they are straight forward, they respond very quickly to any questions and they can easily focus on what the client needs.’

‘The team are responsive, pro-active and give clear, detailed advice.’

‘I can guarantee that this law firm has a profound knowledge of the IP industry not only in Greece but also abroad. We are very satisfied with its services, both in litigation as well as in the field of consulting services. Moreover, their knowledge and expertise is undoubtable and widely known in the Greek market. I would certainly recommend this firm without a doubt.’

‘Every associate and partner we have worked with, has been very effective, business oriented, with creative results and excellent response times. I would certainly single out Mrs Arhondula Papapanagiotou  for her profound legal knowledge and business-oriented way of thinking, and Ms Aggeliki Christodoulaki for her methodological rendering of legal services.’

‘APP Law Firm is uniquely open to new professional challenges. The team’s members are always available to try and learn new things and they do that in a very thorough and professional way, not leaving details out.’

‘Ms. Arhondoula Papapanagiotou is an outstanding law professional – we appreciate her approach to the new matters brought to her, looking into details, assessing every angle and coming up with creative and surprisingly simple solutions and proposals for your issue. Ms. Georgia Stavropoulou is always prompt and available for support.’

‘AP law firm presents a full-scale innovative services package. I believe that they stand out in all aspects both regarding the team members as well as the innovation in their practice. The people are excellent in their skills.’

‘Archontoula Papapanagiotou is a great partner, always close to the client, business oriented and supported by fresh lawyers with a great mindset.’

‘DRAKOPOULOS is very well known in Greece as one of the best firms in practically all fields. But they especially have competence and skills in intellectual property. They have the ability to handle complex cases and Michalis Kosmopoulos is the point of contact for any complicated matter.’

‘Michalis Kosmopoulos is very knowledgeable. I think he is probably the best IP lawyer in Greece.’

‘DR. HELEN G. PAPACONSTANTINOU AND PARTNERS is always there when I need them. Happy to help, giving accurate and professional advice. The team goes the extra mile that makes all the difference.’

‘They seem to always be available for you. They explain the details to you. Their advice has always worked for me. Individuals of high calibre, always to the point.’

‘The team’s collective knowledge, each partner’s individual expertise and intelligence, as well as their commitment to the best interests of their clients, make them an indispensable partner.’

‘I have had the pleasure of collaborating with all partners of the firm, and most closely with Foteini Kardiopoulis and Maria Athanassiadou. I have a deep respect and admiration for their skills, expertise and most importantly integrity and commitment to servicing the needs of their clients.’

‘My experience with Dr Helen G. Papaconstantinou & Partners has been that of consistently efficient performance with rapid and accurate communication of information as it occurs.’ 

‘Maria is always rapidly responsive to any queries relating to matters we work on together, and also to general queries which we may pose when we are developing strategies or which originate from clients.’

‘What makes them different from their competitors is their expertise, quality of their work and the fact that you know that you are in good hands.’

‘The team’s expertise is at a really high level. We praise their devotion, their continuous feedback and their honesty towards real possibilities to win a case.’

‘The firm provides legal support in anti-counterfeiting and trade mark infringement matters. They provide top-quality service and are very client-oriented.’

‘Nikolas Prentoulis is a smart and creative lawyer who finds the right strategy for each case. He is flexible and adapts to the client’s strategy every time.’

‘Very good legal knowledge and ability to find commercial solutions.’

‘Prentoulis Gerakini is our go-to firm for dealing with IP legal matters in Greece and abroad. Highly effective and professional in their approach and always coming to the table with practical and business-oriented solutions.’

‘Nikos Prentoulis and Nancy Gerakini are knowledgeable and experienced lawyers, always willing to support us, no matter how complicated and/or urgent the request is. In the process of time, we have built a unique relationship, based on mutual respect and trust.’

‘Nancy Gerakini is very meticulous and leaves nothing to chance, when it comes to preparing arguments for litigation. Her advice on non-contentious matters is also characterized by thoroughness and strategic thinking, always bearing in mind our business goals.’

‘Prentoulis-Gerakini law firm have the right blend of skills understanding the business needs and providing the right solution each time. They work proactively and invest the right time to provide solutions.’

‘Nikos Prentoulis is very impressive – good experience in patent litigation, clear and well-thought through advice and a fantastic team player.’

‘The team is very responsive and quick. I like their hands-on approach.’

‘George A. Ballas is an outstanding lawyer and highly-skilled in his field of IP law.’

‘George Moukas – excellent communication. Updated reports are comprehensive and sufficient information is provided to allow for good decision making.’

‘Knowledge; experience; understanding; application of Greek and European laws and practice.’

‘Ability to provide in-depth analysis based on comprehensive knowledge and experience of Greek and European patents systems.’

‘Mr. Ballas & his team have great experience in intellectual property and litigation. They provide fast, accurate & comprehensive advice even to those with no legal background. Court representation is flawless & intelligent.’

‘Their knowledge and experience are valuable. Not sure if this level of expertise can be found easily in Greece in the field of intellectual property.’

‘George Ballas – excellent advice and advocacy.’

‘Honest, clear, pragmatic with very reasonable charges.’

‘The team is responsive and eager to assist no matter how tight the deadline may be.’

‘The approach of the individuals is the same with the overall approach of the team. They are practical and client-oriented.’

‘Experienced with strong capabilities in pharma IP matters. KLC delivered favourable results in demanding and challenging IP litigation cases in Greece. KLC has an international flair that facilitates cooperation with out-of-country in house IP and vertical stakeholders.’

‘Partner Theodore Loukopoulos has demonstrated acumen and a hands-on attitude in a number of challenging patent litigation cases. Very competent in coordinating cooperation between in-house attorneys, experts and external counsel in complex IP disputes.’

‘The communication and collaboration with KG is smooth and pleasant. Their lawyers could get the work done within the time we requested. KG always provide an excellent service to their clients.’

‘Potential clients should know that the IP team of KG law firm is very experienced in the field of IP and the expertise they have provides the reassurance that their services and advice will be exactly what it should be.’

‘Mrs Maria Spanou is an exceptional IP lawyer, very experienced and what I value is her direct and polite way to collaborate with her clients. Especially when she has to deal with people with a commercial background and not legal, she understands it and she becomes even more explanatory in order to ensure that she has been well understood.’

‘The team had a good understanding of the business context and an exceptional knowledge of the subject in question.’

‘Exceptional team complementing each other and following up on the questions asked.’

‘This is a formidable and extremely effective IP practice, focusing on technology-related cases. It provides client-friendly service and unique creativity. Their practical approach to the problems, the speed in their analysis and responses make this IP practice unique.’

‘Dr Nikos Nikolinakos is an excellent strategist, detail-oriented and strong in technical legal analysis. He is sharp, straight to the point and pleasant to work with. He is extremely recommended for handling technology contracts, transactions and IT/IP disputes. Also recommended for advice relating to IP and emerging digital technologies.’

‘Ms Dina Kouvelou is highly experienced and very responsive. She simplifies complex legal issues, provides to-the-point advice and has exceptional skills. One of the best technology-related counsels in Greece. She is a key name to note for advice relating to IP and emerging technologies including outsourcing issues, cloud computing work, 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 trademark litigation.’

‘Their IP team is characterized by deep legal knowledge, professionalism, and quality of service. It is exceptionally responsive and business-friendly. Its advice is helpful from a legal as well as practical business perspective. It has profound knowledge and a wealth of experience.’

‘This is a formidable intellectual property practice, exceptionally talented. The technical ability of their IP team is fantastic, with an outstanding level of reactivity.’

‘In comparison with other law firms in Greece, they have demonstrated an expertise in IP and new digital technologies, covering emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and IoT. Furthermore, they are the absolute experts in handling data protection and cybersecurity cases in Greece.’

‘This intellectual property practice deserves its stellar reputation. It is impressive, competent and practical.’

‘The only serious place to go for pharma patent litigation in Greece.’

‘Constantinos Kilimiris is the best patent litigator in Greece. Decades of experience in pharma patent matters and knows every trick in the book. Calm and clever.’

‘I enjoyed working with Constantinos Kilimiris who is pleasant and efficient. He is also cost-conscious and provides objective strategic recommendation for the benefit of the client without having in mind its own business, which is appreciated.’

‘Highly professional firm always wanting to help their clients.’

‘Constantinos Kilimiris is an excellent advocate and able to produce high-quality legal briefs.’

‘Eirini Zaglanika: Swift responses, proactive solutions, great written communication.’

‘Excellent team. Result oriented and operationally efficient.’

‘Highly motivated individuals that always have our interests as a first priority.’

‘Very knowledgeable and experienced in both European and local Greek law.’

‘Transparency, honesty, sense of urgency. They provide an aura of integrity.’

‘The team is always available and provides answers on the spot for complex problems.’

‘Ms. Zaglanika provides legal input with the needed details and framework around the problems, uses business language and assists on the issues in a way our corporation requires.’

‘From our experience people at the firm make the difference. We have the feeling that there is real cooperation and that the partner really listens to the client’s concerns.’

‘The most important aspect for us is the approach that Mrs Eleni Kokkini has when we collaborate with her. Beside her knowledge we believe in her patience and her explanatory way.’

‘The efficiency and promptness to handle all undertaken issues is evident.’

‘Mr. Stefanos Tsimikalis and all the associates that we deal with are always prompt, meticulous, and customer-oriented.’

‘Excellent detailed advice.’

‘The team is very well experienced and perfectly trained to work with international clients.’

‘I work with Stefanos Tsimikalis and he is a very good expert IP lawyer. He has experience and provides very good advice to the client based on his experience with the Greek courts.’

‘Efficient; hardworking; responsive; accurate.’

‘Aristeidis Papathanasiou is an excellent collaborator and delivers precise and solid work in a timely and efficient manner.’

‘Experienced, high expertise, immediate response. The results of our collaboration are always excellent an they provide us with solutions in complex matters.’

‘Ms Anna Damilakis is an excellent lawyer.’

‘The Dryllerakis team’s diversity and complementary skills, combined with deep knowledge of the intellectual property practice and great interpersonal skills, exquisitely differentiate the firm.’

‘Highly professional. Always available.’

‘Always try to understand best solution for the client – Chara Daouti is a guarantee.’

‘Good knowledge of the law. Good communication skills.’

‘Easy to reach. Good collaboration. State of the art consulting.’

‘Sioufas and associates law firm has longstanding professional experience and expertise in complex disputes, where companies’ IP rights are used by third parties without permission. The firm always strives to give practical and business-oriented advice to its clients in order to protect their IP rights.’

‘Mrs Sdrolia offers superb follow up and Mr Marios Sioufas is an excellent guide.’