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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- ‘The team has decades of experience and has built a strong reputation for handling complex, high-stakes cases.’
- ‘I would especially like to commend Agis Petalas, whose depth of experience and sharp analytical skills make him a standout professional. His leadership and clarity in complex matters are truly admirable.’
- ‘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 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.’
- ‘I have had the pleasure of working closely with Αrhondoula Papapanagiotou and her team for several years. What makes this practice unique is its deep understanding of the media and entertainment landscape in Greece, combined with outstanding legal expertise and a highly personalised approach. The team’s strengths lie in their ability to provide clear, strategic advice under tight timelines, and their skill in negotiating complex contracts in a way that protects my interests while maintaining excellent relationships with counterparties.’
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. Cosmote Nova Broadcasting S.A. Vodafone Divico Security Thleoptika Dikaiomata S.A. (TV Rights) ΥΗΕ P.C. (Nyx) Tanweer Group Homemade Films Single Member Private Company Green Olive Films Sierra Recordings 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