With strong knowledge across the full spectrum of IP rights, including trade marks, patents and designs, the IP department at Tsimikalis Kalonarou is hailed as being ‘precise and reliable’. The practice specialises in enforcement proceedings, particularly relating to trade mark infringement and unfair competition, drawing upon the in-depth expertise of practice head Stefanos Tsimikalis in trade mark strategy and cancellation actions. Athanasios Tsimikalis regularly represents clients in design infringement cases, and Chariklia Kalonarou focuses on IP portfolio management measures.
Testimonials
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‘Stefanos Tsimikalis is very experienced and has a fantastic sense of commercial awareness, which helps in advising clients effectively.’
‘They are precise and reliable.’
‘Stefanos Tsimikalis is always available and very precise.’
'Stefanos Tsimikalis: It is great that he understands the sector, can assimilate our feedback easily, work at great speed and with such decisiveness and expertise!!’
‘First of all they are extremely responsive, which is helpful in today's fast-paced world. Secondly, their rates are very reasonable. Finally, they are just really pleasant people to work with.’
‘The firm is quite professional and handles each client with care, dedication and discretion. It gave us a sense of security which is very crucial but also very comforting when dealing with difficult legal issues.’
‘Stefanos Tsimikalis is intelligent and an exceptional professional with many positive attributes. He listens and tries to understand the problem from every prospective. Finding the right solution is his key objective and won't hesitate to propose many alternatives.’
'We have been impressed by Stefanos Tsimikalis's knowledge of trade mark law and practice, as well as his overall business acumen. His advice is valued by our company and is embedded in many of our decisions regarding our trade mark strategy.’
Key clients
- MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL
- BASF SE
- AUDI AG
- LOUMIDIS COFFEE SHOPS S.A.
- TEMES S.A.
- ATHROA INNOVATIONS
- Moncler SpA
- KORRES S.A.
- MAN TRUCK & BUS SE
- VIATRIS (formerly MYLAN)
- CROCS INC.
- IMC TOYS S.A.
- DELIVERY HERO SE
- SRZ JET BUDDY LTD.
- OLONEA HEALTHCARE
Work highlights
- Represented KORRES in appeal proceedings before the General Court of the EU against a decision of the EUIPO Board of Appeals.
- Acted for MONDELEZ HELLAS in infringement proceedings before the Greek courts against a competitor for infringement.
- Acted for TEMES (operator of Costa Navarino) in various trade mark infringement matters.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stefanos Tsimikalis