Stefanos Tsimikalis
Tsimikalis KalonarouWith the ‘outstanding’ Stefanos Tsimikalis at the helm, Tsimikalis Kalonarou covers the full spectrum of IP rights – predominantly focusing on trade marks, patents, and designs – while representing Greek and international clients from across the fashion, telecoms, and food sectors. Tsimikalis is an expert in the field of unfair competition and anti-counterfeiting matters, Athanasios Tsimikalis is highly knowledgeable in infringement proceedings. Chariklia Kalonarou routinely acts in trade mark portfolio restructurings, whilst Giannis Giannakakis is a litigation expert, concentrating on contentious trade mark proceedings.
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‘The team is highly responsive, pleasant to work with, and really knows their stuff. The team is also fluent in at least three languages (Greek, English and German). Whenever I have referred clients to Tsimikalis Kalonarou, I have received excellent feedback and am always confident that they will be in safe hands.’
‘Stefanos Tsimikalis is one of the best IP lawyers in Greece. He combines a comprehensive knowledge of IP law with a deep sense of commercial awareness, which means that the solutions he provides always yield tangible results. He always responds quickly and with helpful comments. Moreover, he constantly stays abreast of developments in this area, so you are confident that the advice you're getting is accurate and up to date.’
‘The firm consists of excellent professionals with passion and knowledge. They strive to meet their clients' needs and give 100% of their effort to support and deliver.’
‘Beyond the required such as experience, competence, thoroughness and professionalism, there are many others which include creativity, collaboration, transparency, efficiency, well-rounded industry knowledge and commercial acumen, elements that make our company want to work with Tsimikalis Kalonarou. It is really important that we don’t just have the options for a case, but the guidance to develop strategies and alternatives.’
‘Stefanos Tsimikalis has outstanding expertise and practical experience in the trademark sector and is very responsive.’
'They have a human approach and put client satisfaction their first priority.'
‘Apart from their deep knowledge of IP and commercial law, the team highly understands the practical aspects and consequences of each matter, being proactive, resourceful and very efficient.’
‘Stefanos Tsimikalis is highly knowledgeable, resourceful, responsive, efficient and very pleasant to work with. Also, straightforward and to the point.’
Key clients
- Olonea Healthcare
- Basf SE
- Audi AG
- Loumidis Coffee Shops S.A.
- Delivery Hero SE
- Moncler Spa
- Korres S.A.
- Man Truck & Bus SE
- Viatris (Formerly Mylan)
- Crocs Inc.
- Imc Toys S.A.
- Mailo’s – The Pasta Project
- Ipto (Admie)
Work highlights
- Secured a victory for KORRES S.A. (a natural cosmetics manufacturer) before the General Court of the EU (Case T-328/22) successfully overturning an unfavourable decision of the EUIPO’s Boards of Appeals in the HYDRABIO v. HYDRA BIOME case.
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Stefanos Tsimikalis