Intellectual Property

Ideas, creativity and innovation are among the most valuable assets a business or individual can possess. Whether embodied in a brand, an artistic creation, a design or a technological development, intellectual property represents the result of imagination, investment and effort. Protecting these rights is essential not only to preserving their value, but also to ensuring that those who create and develop them retain control over how they are used and commercialised.

We advise individuals, startups, established businesses, artists, designers and innovators on the protection, management, commercialisation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, with particular experience in Greek, European Union and UK intellectual property matters. Our work spans industries including technology, media, fashion, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods and the creative sectors, where intellectual property is often central to commercial success.

Our experience encompasses trademarks, copyright, patents, registered and unregistered designs, trade secrets and confidential know-how. We assist clients in identifying and securing appropriate protection, including applications and registrations before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and the competent Greek authorities, including the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) and the relevant trademark authorities.

Trademarks and brand protection are particularly important to businesses seeking to establish their identity and reputation. We advise on trademark searches, registration, portfolio management, licensing and enforcement, helping clients protect the goodwill associated with their brands and prevent infringement, imitation, counterfeiting and unfair competition. Our work also encompasses copyright and design protection, including artistic, literary, photographic, musical, architectural and commercial creations.

Intellectual property is equally important in technology development and innovation. We work with businesses developing software, hardware, artificial intelligence and other technological solutions, advising on ownership, licensing, confidentiality and the protection of proprietary technology. We assist clients in establishing appropriate arrangements with developers, employees and commercial partners, ensuring that intellectual property rights are properly addressed from the earliest stages of development.

Protecting intellectual property also means being prepared to enforce it. We represent clients in IP infringement and enforcement matters, including cease-and-desist actions, opposition proceedings, administrative proceedings and litigation before the competent courts. We also defend clients against allegations of infringement, advising on the scope, validity and enforceability of competing rights.

Beyond protection and enforcement, we advise on the commercial exploitation of intellectual property, including licensing, franchising, assignments, joint development agreements and other arrangements through which intellectual assets are used to generate commercial value. We also undertake IP due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, investments and corporate restructurings, assessing ownership, contractual restrictions, potential infringement risks and the treatment of intellectual property within the transaction.

For businesses operating internationally, intellectual property protection frequently extends across multiple jurisdictions. We assist clients in developing and managing cross-border IP portfolios, coordinating with foreign advisers where necessary to address differences in registration, enforcement and applicable legal requirements.

As technology continues to evolve, new challenges arise concerning digital assets, online brand protection, artificial intelligence and the creation and use of digital content. We advise clients on these developments, helping them protect existing rights while navigating new forms of innovation and commercial exploitation.

Our commitment is to ensure that intellectual property is not merely protected, but recognised and utilised as the valuable asset it represents, enabling creators, innovators and businesses to maintain control over their work, protect their competitive position and pursue opportunities for growth.