Our Services

We serve a diverse range of customers — we do things that matter.

PatentsPatents
We undertake from A to Z the procedures for the grant, protection and payment of annuities of Patents (National, European, PCT), Supplementary Protection Certificates, Designs, Utility Models, including prosecution, review and translation of specification, docketing, replying to official actions and more. Quality service is offered for global IP rights portfolios based on a state-of-the-art network of associates worldwide.
TrademarksTrademarks
We act for the whole life of a trademark, starting from clearance through filing and prosecution, replying to official actions up to registration. Timely renewal of trademarks is also taken care of reliably by means of customized IT tools. We support our clients' demands for building up and maintaining global trademark portfolios, with special attention to European and International Trademark Registrations for export-oriented domestic clients and for international clients.
LitigationLitigation
We successfully represent patent, trademark and any other IP right validity and infringement actions before the competent courts of all instances, domestic and European (EUIPO, EU General Court and CJEU). Depending on the nature of the case, we may draft and summon Warning Letters, raise Civil Actions and/or file Interlocutory Injunction Petitions and obtain Interim Orders against infringers. Mediation is also available, according to the new Trademarks Law 4679/2020.
SearchesSearches
Our searching activities include pre- and post-registration clearance, mapping of competitors' rights, market vigilance and searches in support of actions and initiatives combating infringements. Among others, we conduct clearance of trademarks (domestic, European and international), domain names at all available gTLDs, company names, market searches concerning potential circulation of non-genuine goods, and market surveys in support of court matters in co-operation with leading companies.
Pharma and Plant Protection LawPharma and Plant Protection Law
We possess valuable experience in the highly specialized and often complex field of law concerning pharmaceuticals and plant protection agents. Our scope of activities ranges from registration procedures re grant of market authorization before the competent authorities (EOF, Ministry of Agriculture) to administrative and civil court matters connected with conflict of rights.
WatchingWatching
We use specialized IT methods based either on in-house potential or in co-operation with international service providers in order to watch Registries and offer timely and balanced information and advice to our clients.
IP Rights Change RecordalsIP Rights Change Recordals
We diligently update official records so that they depict the current legal status of IP rights holders, following the corresponding formalities each time, such as change of legal form, legal seat, company name and address, transfer of rights, and recordal of security interest agreements and relevant transactions.
Commercial LawCommercial Law

We advise on contract law of any type, including commercial agency and distribution agreements, franchise and licensing contracts, know-how transfer contracts, non-disclosure and data protection agreements.

We defend cases in advertising law both before the ordinary courts and the council for supervision of communication (SEE), and register, maintain and defend domain name conflicts before the National Committee for Telecommunication and Post Services (EETT) and at ordinary courts.

We specialize in national and European Customs registration and anti-counterfeiting procedures. Unfair Competition law is one of our noteworthy strengths in litigation matters, applicable across trademark, patent and other types of IP rights.

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Years of Excellence
Testimonials

What They Say About Us

"Vayanos Kostopoulos tirelessly follows emerging industry trends and has state-of-the-art solutions for any trademark or brand issue at the ready."
WTR 1000, 2021
"Nikolaos Lyberis has one of the broadest technical skill sets of any IP litigator in Greece and can handle patent disputes arising in virtually any industry sector with confidence and poise."
IAM 1000, 2016
"Offering a dedicated IP service that encompasses both prosecution and litigation, Vayanos Kostopoulos is on the ascendant."
World Trademark Review 1000, 2014
Distinctions

Awards We Achieved

Advisory Excellence

Advisory Excellence

2023
Advisory Excellence

Advisory Excellence

2023
The Law Reviews

The Law Reviews

2022
World IP Review

World IP Review

2021
WTR 1000

WTR 1000

2021
The Law Reviews

The Law Reviews

2021
Greek Law Digest

Greek Law Digest

2019
Ones to Watch in Law

Ones to Watch in Law

2017
Global Law Experts

Global Law Experts

2016
IP Law Experts

IP Law Experts

2016
Global Law Experts

Global Law Experts

2015
Professional Sector Network

Professional Sector Network

2015
IP Star

IP Star

2014