The outstanding team at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advises on the full spectrum of intellectual property law issues. The practice has extensive strength in handling patent and trade mark protection, design registration, copyright, and technology licensing matters. Under the collective leadership of Andrea Kallis Parparinou, Ramona Livera and Christos Melides, the group regularly advises international clients on franchising and licensing issues, and is noted for its capabilities in assisting clients in relation to Cyprus’s intellectual property box regime. Additionally, the department represents start-ups and multinational pharmaceutical companies in trade mark and patent applications, and advises on potential infringements of intellectual property rights.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ramona Livera is responsive and efficient. She provides clear and balanced advice on trade mark prosecution matters including renewals and non-use.’

  • ‘Very responsive and action oriented. Client service is a priority for them.’

  • ‘We found them to be professional and efficient.’

Key clients

  • Apple
  • AppsFlyer
  • Bolton Technologies Limited
  • Boltonshield A.G
  • Cyprus Mail Company Limited
  • Cyprus Tourism Development Corporation Ltd
  • Embryon Fertility Centre
  • European University Cyprus
  • Huawei Technologies
  • Huuuge Games
  • Intergaz
  • Invel Real Estate Management Limited
  • KKCG Group
  • Landmark Hotel
  • Limassol Marina
  • Meta (Facebook)
  • Moderna Switzerland GmbH
  • Parklane Hotels
  • Pintrest
  • Prodea Real Estate Investment Company S.A
  • Samsung Group
  • Seattle Genetics Inc
  • Spotify
  • Trikkis Autoglass

Work highlights

  • Advised Apple on intellectual property issues relating to licensing agreements.
  • Successfully defended the registered owner of the Trikkis Autoglass trade mark against an application for a declaration of invalidity and cancellation brought by the owners of an earlier European Union trademark “AUTOGLASS SPECIALS”.
  • Advised Meta on transposing a number of EU directives, including the EU Copyright Directive and the Extended Collective Licensing framework, into Cypriot copyright law.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

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Andrea Kallis Parparinou, Ramona Livera, Christos Melides