The intellectual property practice at POTAMITISVEKRIS is characterised by ‘professionalism, expertise and a friendly approach’, covering all aspects of trade marks, copyrights and unfair competition on behalf of international and Greek clients. The team’s expertise is broad, spanning across the beverage, media and retail sectors, among others, with Athens-based lead Xenophon Paparrigopoulos bringing extensive experience in IP litigation and trade mark protection to the group. Eirini Zaglanika focuses on media law and advertising. Aimilios-Artemios Stragalinos and Dimitra Iordanidou are also noted as key members of the team.
Testimonials
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‘The firm takes the time to comprehensively understand the client's business, industry, and strategic objectives. This involves learning about their products, services, target markets, competitors, and long-term vision. Based on the understanding of the client's goals and industry landscape, the firm develops tailored IP strategies. These strategies align with the client's business objectives.'
‘Xenophon Paparrigopoulos leads the IP team and ensures that clients receive timely and proactive legal assistance. His knowledge in the field is unparalleled and very hands-on. Eirini Zaglanika is a rising star in the firm's IP team: efficient, with quick reflexes to tend to the client's needs, deeply knowledgeable and delivering results.’
'Xenophon Paparrigopoulos is very experienced and efficint when it comes to matters related to fair competition and trade marks.’
‘Easily accessible and friendly. Alexandros Kortesis and Eirini Zaglanika are top performers, each in the area of expertise.’
‘Xenophon Paparrigopoulos: Deep knowledge , available to support when we need his legal services.’
‘Professionalism, expertise and friendly approach. Highly recommended!’
‘Eirini Zaglanika is a very capable lawyer, she knows her area of practice very well and is very responsive. She understands the context and provides timely and practical legal advice.’
‘Vassilis Stergiou: very knowledgeable and capable individual. He enjoys respect and trust from almost all the Greek Banking sector, among others.'
Key clients
- Coca-Cola Hellenic SAIC
- Coca-Cola HBC Services MEPE, affiliate of Coca-Cola Hellenic SAIC
- The Procter & Gamble Company (USA)
- Procter & Gamble Hellas
- Antenna TV
- Diageo Brands BV
- Diageo Hellas
- DRY CLEANING SERVICES HOLDING LTD
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Single Member S.A.
- Wolt Hellas
- Notos Com Holdings SA
- Praktiker Hellas SA
- Diorasis International
- Olympia Xenia
- Ikos Hotels Management SA
- Sani Resorts
- Euro Corpex Ltd
- Nea Odos SA
- Kentriki Odos SA
- Melissa Kikizas AEVE
- Druckfarben Hellas SA
- Philippos Nakas Conservatory
Work highlights
- Representing Procter & Gamble Hellas MEPE before the Supreme Court in an action concerning counterfeit ARIEL products.
- Providing support to Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Single Member on an ongoing basis in connection with the organisation of cultural, educational, environmental and sports activities.
- Advised Melissa Kikizas AEVE in relation to a co-production, sponsorship, endorsement and digital marketing agreement with a world-famous basketball player.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Xenophon Paparrigopoulos