Prentoulis Gerakini
Nikos is a seasoned strategist and litigator, spearheading the intellectual property and dispute resolution team of the firm.
A boutique IP law firm described as ‘very approachable and knowledgeable’, Prentoulis Gerakini focuses on the full spectrum of IP, regulatory and competition law. With in-depth expertise across the pharmaceutical, automotive and tobacco sectors, the practice demonstrates particular strength in high-profile patent and trade mark infringement proceedings. Operating out of Athens, the ’thoughtful and responsive’ Nikos Prentoulis spearheads the IP and dispute resolution group, specialising in IP asset management and IT law affairs. Nancy Gerakini regularly advises international clients on complex competition law projects and compliance programmes.
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‘Prentoulis Gerakini's team is always available and eager to support but more importantly provide solutions which are applicable and business oriented.’
‘Understanding the business need and adapting their solution to the client. Nikos and Nancy are always supportive and able to break complex tasks in manageable solutions.’
‘Great firm - very approachable and knowledgeable - stands out in the market for international approach.’
‘Nikos Prentoulis is a thoughtful and responsive lawyer. We use him for EU as well as Greek matters.’
‘Prentoulis Gerakini are a very strong IP litigation practice in Greece. They are very responsive, strategic in their thinking, clear and concise and work very well as part of international teams.’
‘Nikos Prentoulis is an excellent litigator. He is very responsive, strategic in his thinking, clear and concise and works very well as part of international teams. I always look forward to my calls with Nikos!’
‘Nikos Prentoulis is charming and effective. He really understands the way the judges think.’
‘Nikos Prentoulis: excellent IP attorney with practical approach.'
Key clients
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
- adidas AG
- EL SABOR
- Essity Group
- Inter IKEA
- Hewlett Packard Inc.
- Philip Morris International
- BMW AG
- BionTech
- Haitoglou Bros SA
- Harley Davidson
Work highlights
- Represented adidas in litigation relating to the enforcement of its famous 3-stripes mark against entities trading in similar 4-stripe footwear.
- Represented BMW in trade mark misappropriation cases of its famous BMW and MINI family of marks against independent automotive service providers.
- Assisting Philip Morris International in criminal proceedings relating to anti-illicit tobacco trade action in Greece, involving the seizure of more than 90 million cigarettes.
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Nikos Prentoulis