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Dr. Helen G. Papaconstantinou and Partners Offices

Dr. Helen G. Papaconstantinou and Partners
2, COUMBARI STREET
KOLONAKI
106 74 ATHENS
Greece
Visit website 30 210 362 6624 30 210 362 6742

Dr. Helen G. Papaconstantinou and Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings

Greece > Intellectual property Tier 1

Being ‘experts in patent law’, the IP specialists at Dr. Helen G. Papaconstantinou and Partners guide international companies through the full IP life cycle, advising on IP portfolios, handling complex disputes and managing out-of-court negotiations. The firm’s attorneys have vast experience in the pharmaceutical industry, frequently submitting SPC applications to the Greek Patent Office and filing appeals to the Supreme Court. Eva Yazitzoglou focuses on trade mark and copyright law matters, while Miranda Theodoridou is an expert in IP litigation. Maria Athanassiadou specialises in IP contractual issues, and Fotini Kardiopoulis is knowledgeable on license and franchise agreements.

Practice head(s):

Eva Yazitzoglou; Miranda Theodoridou; Maria Athanassiadou; Fotini Kardiopoulis

Other key lawyers:

Villy Davilla; Stavroula Politi

Testimonials

‘Diligence, commitment and fair pricing even for a scale up company. The team transfers a strong sense of security towards the client. The practice introduced innovative strategies in our technology and optimizes aspects of collaborations.’

‘Willingness to understand the details of a need before any action. Commitment and consistency in their work. Fotini Kardiopouli truly stands out for her experience, knowledge and commitment.’

‘The firm is our Greek agent of choice. The team is extremely professional with specific experts in patent law, including SPC law.’

‘Maria Athanasiadou is – without exception – the first attorney to file the SPC applications. The work is always performed to a very high standard. I believe Maria has an excellent rapport with the examiners and I have known her to obtain additional extensions when it seemed impossible. Maria is our go-to agent in Greece.’

‘The team is excellent. All members are always willing to help, explain and settle any case assigned to them. It is worth noting that the zeal they show in solving each case gives the client the feeling that they have a strong ally at their side.’

‘Villy Davilla and Stavroula Politi: Our communication with both is excellent. They both have excellent knowledge and perfect ability of consulting.’

‘I am so pleased that this is a woman-led firm, which is excellent for diversity. The team cooperates very well amongst themselves and provides a one-stop shop service. Billing is always transparent.’

‘I work with Fotini Kardiopoulis and Maria Athanassiadou. I consider both to be leaders in their field and at the absolute forefront of the latest legal developments. They are both extremely responsive and their advice is always to the point and takes into account the client’s specific industry sector.’

Work highlights

Dr. Helen G. Papaconstantinou and Partners > Firm Profile

HP&P (Dr Helen G. Papaconstantinou and Partners), celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020, is one of the oldest and largest IP law firms in Greece and broadly recognized as one of the leading in the country. Following the retirement of Dr Papaconstantinou at the end of 2018, Eva Yazitzoglou co-founder of HP&P, took over in the lead as the managing partner.   The other partners of the firm are Miranda Theodoridou, Maria Athanassiadou and Fotini Kardiopoulis.

HP&P is registered with the Athens Bar Association and is a member of the Greek Association of Law Firms.

With 12 fully qualified lawyers, two of them being European Patent Attorneys and 22 paralegals and supporting staff, HP&P provides legal and administrative services of excellent quality and closely collaborates with 40 technical counsellors whose expertise covers all technical fields.

HP&P enjoys international reputation for providing high quality expert services and sophisticated legal and business solutions in the IP field, aptly combining its international orientation with an in-depth knowledge of the Greek legal and business environment.  What sets HP&P apart is its team’s extensive experience and expertise in the whole spectrum of IP services and their commitment to problem solving and achieving results.

The firm closely collaborates with 40 highly experienced technical counsellors in all scientific fields, who are competent translators and provide consulting services of excellent quality.

Throughout the firm’s activity, longstanding, invaluable collaborations with hundreds of highly reputable firms around the world have been established, enabling HP&P to represent some of the most important companies worldwide – either directly or through their legal agents – building on a solid basis of mutual benefit.

Recognition
HP&P is constantly ranked among the top Greek IP law firms by international legal directories and associations.

Services

  • National, EU, international trademarks
  • National, European patents, PCT applications , Utility models,
  • European patent validations
  • Supplementary Protection Certificates
  • Plant variety rights
  • National, Community, international designs
  • Geographical indications and designations of origin
  • Copyright and protection of artistic works
  • Exploitation of IP rights and licensing
  • Franchising
  • Due diligence searches and related consultancy and monitoring
  • Litigation involving all aspects of IP law
  • Consultancy
  • Anti-piracy, anti-counterfeiting, customs monitoring and border measures
  • Trade secrets
  • Domain names
  • Internet law
  • Online contracts and services
  • Competition
  • Advertising and consumer protection law

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
National/European union/international trademarks/industrial designs
National/european patents/PCTs/ SPCs/validation of EPs/utility models
Plant breeder’s rights
Copyright/protection of artistic works
Foreign jurisdictions
Geographical indications and designations of origin
Exploitation of IP rights/licensing, franchising
Due diligence searches and related consultancy/monitoring
Litigation involving all aspects of IP Law
IP consultancy
Anti-piracy/anti-counterfeiting/customs monitoring/border measures
Trade secrets
Domain names, alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
Internet law/electronic forms of payment, online contracts and services
E-commerce/competition, advertising and consumer protection law

Lawyer Profiles

Photo Name Position Profile
Maria Athanassiadou photo Ms Maria Athanassiadou Partner View Profile
Maria-Miranda Theodoridou photo Mrs Maria-Miranda Theodoridou Partner View Profile
Eva Yazitzoglou photo Mrs Eva Yazitzoglou Managing Partner View Profile

Staff Figures

Number of lawyers : 11

Languages

Greek
English
French
German
Spanish
Italian

Memberships

EPI
ECTA
FICPI
AIPPI
INTA
PTMG
MARQUES
CIOPORA

Other

Contacts (partners) : Eva Yazitzoglou (Managing Partner)
Contacts (partners) : Miranda Theodoridou
Contacts (partners) : Fotini Kardiopoulis
Contacts (partners) : Maria Athanassiadou