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Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners Law Firm

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The ’strategic, efficient and detail-oriented’ team at Arhondoula Papapanagiotou & Partners Law Firm is highly regarded for its anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement strategy expertise. The team regularly manages the IP portfolios of global companies, and is particularly experienced in acting on behalf of energy corporations in regard to unfair competition and trade mark law issues. It also counts Greek film organisations and international distribution entities among its clients. Leading the group, the Athens-based Arhondoula Papapanagiotou is an expert on all aspects of copyright, industrial designs and patents law. Aggeliki Christodoulaki represents TV broadcasters and publishing businesses, and George Geraris advises on the violation of personality rights through the press and mass media. Associates Lyda Spyridonos and Anastasia Teloni are also key members of the team.

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  • ‘A combination of deep knowledge of the legislation around Intellectual property and the ability to communicate and collaborate to specifically identify and manage the issues encountered by their clients. A wonderful pairing of professional knowledge and personal interest in their clients’ personified needs and requests, that is especially relevant to people in the publishing business.’

  • ‘I would certainly single out Arhondoula Papapanagiotou, the managing partner of the AP law firm, for her business-oriented mind and her methodological rendering of legal services. However I should also note that all associates of AP LAW FIRM show exceptional professionalism and manage their cases with efficiency, providing creative solutions in short response times.’

  • ‘Excellent legal knowledge, prompt attendance, diligence and efficiency. Archontoula Papanagiotou is an excellent expert of Intellectual Property Law, with negotiation abilities and an impressive understanding of business issues. ’

  • ‘Engagement and efficiency. The team is able to understand the client's needs and will do the best to achieve a positive outcome for the client.’

  • ‘Deep knowledge of the national and international relevant market regarding IP law.’

  • ‘Exceptional team of IP experts, who find innovative solutions and persuasive arguments.’

  • ‘The individuals I work with are all highly skilled and experienced in their respective fields. They are also dedicated to providing the best possible service to our clients. What makes them different from their competitors is their commitment to excellence and their willingness to go the extra mile for our clients.'

  • 'I have valued their intelligence, creativity, and dedication. They are always willing to share their knowledge and expertise, and they are always looking for ways to improve our services.'

Key clients

  • Business Software Alliance (BSA)
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Pollfish Inc
  • Group Richemont (VAN CLEEF & ARPELS S.A., CARTIER INTERNATIONAL)
  • Tanweer Group
  • BlackOrange S.A.
  • Prosenghisi Film & Video SA
  • Karagiannis – Karatzopoulos S.A.
  • Papandreou S.A.
  • Sierra recordings S.A.
  • Alter Ego Mass Media S.A.
  • Barking Well Media S.A.
  • Dolichos NPO
  • Museum of Cycladic Art
  • Takis Foundation
  • Eleftheria Deko
  • Athens Heridanos Agency
  • Sunlight
  • Elpedison Energy S.A
  • Better Collective
  • Warner Bros Entertainment Inc
  • Green Olive FIlms
  • Agra Publications
  • Stellios Faitakis
  • OET (Organic Electronic Technologies)
  • GEPA LIFT
  • BlobArt
  • Rossi S.A
  • Takis Maximos Alexandros Tsantilis
  • Nova Telecommunications & Media Single Member S.A.
  • AUTODIA
  • Universal Studios Limited
  • NOVIBET
  • PEOPLECERT
  • ENERGIKO
  • HOMEMADE FILMS SINGLE MEMBER PRIVATE COMPANY
  • ATHENS METROPOLITAN EXPO S.A.
  • Helleniq Energy S.A.
  • ENERGY COMPETENCE CENTER PRIVATE COMPANY - ECC

Work highlights

  • Represented Helleniq Energy Holdings in relation to the handling of three major company rebranding and reputation litigation cases.
  • Representing Business Software Alliance in Greece in various cases of litigation.
  • Represented Richemont's companies Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier in relation to anti-counterfeiting market surveys and an enforcement action plan against infringers.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Arhondoula Papapanagiotou

Other key lawyers

Aggeliki Christodoulaki, George Geraris, Lyda Spyridonos, Anastasia Teloni, Evi Georgaka