Mainly focusing on litigation, contractual, and infringement issues in the context of IP cases, Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners Law Firm has been praised by clients for its ‘deep understanding of the media and entertainment landscape in Greece, combined with outstanding legal expertise and a highly personalised approach’. Team head Arhondoula Papanagiotou leads on litigation, bringing extensive experience before the courts, and is also equipped to handle IP infringement and unfair competition matters. Aggeliki Christodoulaki advises on both litigation and contractual work, frequently acting for telecoms providers and TV broadcasters. Lyda Spyridonos specialises in trademark protection, while Anastasia Teloni is regularly engaged in copyright infringement cases. Agis Petalas is also a key member of the team, who has been highlighted for his ’depth of experience and sharp analytical skills’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘All of the individuals I work with at Arhondoula Papapanagiotou and Partners stand out for their deep expertise, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to my interests. Arhondoula Papapanagiotou, in particular, combines strategic insight with meticulous attention to detail, making her an invaluable advisor on all of my contracts.’
- ‘The team as a whole is proactive, discreet, and easy to work. Moreover, I wish to highlight Aggeliki Christodoulaki, partner of AP Law Firm, whose professionalism, methodological legal services provision and dedication to the needs and interests of the client, is profound.’
- ‘This law firm is distinguished by its expertise in defending complex patent cases, combining strong legal strategy with a deep understanding of a technical subject matter. Clients benefit from a hands-on, partner-led approach, clear communication, and strategies tailored to business needs.’
- ‘Agis Petalas, Arhondoula Papapanagiotou and Lyda Spyridonos handled our patent case with excellence, showing professionalism, dedication, and results that exceeded expectations.’
- ‘The individuals I work with stand out for their exceptional professionalism, intellectual rigour, and unwavering commitment to client service. What truly differentiates them from competitors is their ability to combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, ensuring that even the most complex issues are addressed with clarity and precision.’
- ‘The team has decades of experience and has built a strong reputation for handling complex, high-stakes cases.’
Key clients
- Druckfarben
- Phosprint
- G-Logic
- First Runner Holdings Single Member S.A.
- Sportnews Internet Services S.A.
- Dance Academy
- Business Software Alliance (BSA)
- IT Compliance Association (ITCA)
- Richemont International S.A.
- Lito Fine Jewelry
- Kinimatografikos Organismos Karagiannis‑Karatzopoulos S.A.
- Alter Ego Mass Media S.A.
Work highlights
Successfully supporting BSA’s goals to promote legal software in the Greek market for its members, which are some of the most important CAM/CAD software companies in the world, such as AUTODESK Inc., Prokon, PTC INC and Graphisoft SE.
Representing Richemont's jewelry Maisons “Van Cleef & Arpels” and “Cartier” for many years in Greece as regards the surveying, monitoring and safeguarding of their IPRs through extrajudicial as well as judicial actions.
Representing Greece’s three major telecom and content providers, COSMOTE, NOVA and VODAFONE, in litigation against domestic CMO GEA concerning the applicability of the CJEU’s Atresmedia ruling.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Arhondoula Papapanagiotou
Practice head
Arhondoula Papapanagiotou
Other key lawyers
Aggeliki Christodoulaki; Lyda Spyridonos; Anastasia Teloni; Agis Petalas