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.
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‘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.’
‘Full professionalism, excellent knowledge of their subjects, continuous availability, fair pricing, team spirit, technological sustainability.’
‘The team at Ballas & Pelecanos are knowledgeable, thorough and responsive providing good quality IP legal advice that is commercially appropriate.’
‘George Ballas is a pleasure to work with - a wise man of IP law and practice.’
‘Great collaboration, availability any time of day, great knowledge of IP law, both European but more importantly local (GR).’
‘Vast experience in IP law, knowledge of the pharma sector, accurate advice.’
‘Ballas Pelecanos Law offers a unique, personal touch when dealing with clients. Their strengths are responding directly to requests without resorting to generics.’
Key clients
- 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)
Work highlights
- 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.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
George Moukas
Practice head
George Ballas
Other key lawyers
Anthony Mavrides; Joanna Gavalas; Apostolia Daskalos; George Moukas