Counting global and domestic companies from across the software, energy, and healthcare amongst its key clients, KLC Law Firm stands out for its transactional and contentious IP offering, spanning from filing trade mark applications to handling disputes over patent validity. The team is regularly on hand to provide strategic advice on building IP portfolios, with the Athens-based head Theodore Loukopoulos being a specialist in assisting pharma groups with commercial and tender matters. Aristides Chiotellis is described as ‘highly respected’, whilst Georgia Stavropoulou focuses on copyright and trade mark issues.
Testimonials
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‘KLC combines technical and legal knowledge with a practical, business-oriented and client-centred approach. Having a deep knowledge of the complexities of intellectual property law enables them to adopt a legal strategy that serves the client’s business goals.’
‘Professor Aristeides Chiotellis has very extensive and deep knowledge of both German and Greek civil and intellectual property law, which enables him to handle complicated matters and foresee unexpected challenges. His penetrative insight is invaluable and he is always providing tailored legal advice, managing to secure client’s interests and also bridging the gap between legal complexities and business goals.'
'Theodore Loukopoulos is very knowledgeable specifically in the pharmaceutical sector. He stands out in the IP litigation field, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. He is also known for his pragmatic approach to complex transactions entailing IP matters, providing practical advice aligning with the client’s commercial objectives and being a trusted advisor for clients looking for legally safe and commercially sound solutions.'
'Georgia Stavropoulou is also highly regarded, being a key player in the firm’s IP contentious and non-contentious practice. She is committed to the client’s needs paying attention to detail, considering all possible facets of the cases at hand.’
‘Good relations between the lawyers, senior lawyers allow the younger ones to shine and get the credit for their efforts.'
‘The unique understanding of the industry and the out-of-the-box way of thinking.’
Key clients
- Tsabassis
- Genepharm SA
- Patakis Publishing Company
- Aenorasis SA
- Verisfield
- National Energy Holdings Limited
- Prota To Paidi
- Ermionida SA
- Demo
- Elpen SA
- Winmedica SA
- Snappi S.A.
Work highlights
- Representing ELPEN in a series of patent litigations related to the marketing of generic pharmaceutical products.
- Provides full support during the whole set-up phase to Snappi SA, a Greek neobank, providing, among others, advice in the whole spectrum of IP matters, including negotiation and execution of complicated IT agreements.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Theodore Loukopoulos