Greece

Firm overview

Patrinos & Kilimiris, is the oldest law firm in Greece practicing exclusively in IP. It was established in 1919 by Dr. E. Patrinos and has become one of the leading law firms,with a team of more than 20 associates, including 7 attorneys.

The firm provides comprehensive services in patent, trade mark and design counselling, filing, and prosecution; copyright protection; transfer of technology; plant varieties; licensing; negotiations and arbitration. It represents clients before the Greek Patent and Trademark office, the European Patent Office and the Office of Harmonization in the Internal Market.

We employ a select number of high-qualified attorneys combining specialist knowledge and experience with flexibility, in order to serve the client in the most efficient and cost effective way possible and collaborate with more than 15 technical assistants with a superior level of expertise, covering the principal fields of science, in order to guarantee the highest quality in technical translations and offer expert opinions in patent related court proceedings.

The exceptional level of the firm’s services and our clients’ appreciation is reflected in our continuous ranking, over the years, among the top positions of Greek patent and trademark firms in the World IP Survey conducted by the Managing Intellectual Property Magazine.

Network memberships : INTA, ECTA, AIPPI, FICPI, MARQUES, UNION, EPLAW

Last Updated 31st May 2016

Firm overview

KG offers a complete line of intellectual property services and support. We understand the long-term strategic importance and complexities of intellectual property in cross-border and multinational business operations. We also understand the legal risks in intellectual property and help our clients to manage them.

We advise on all aspects of the trademark process and represent clients before the Greek customs authorities with respect to registering intellectual property rights in accordance to Council Regulation No. 608/2013, as well as court proceedings that may follow upon the capture of counterfeit products.

We offer a complete range of patent services, from patent applications to infringement and cancellation litigation, with special expertise and experience in pharmaceutical products.

We undertake the filing of designs and represent our clients before the Civil Courts in design-related proceedings.

Firm overview

We are in the top of Greece’s legal practice, with a 160+ member team comprising of 15 partners, 80+ associates, 20+ trainees and specialized business services professionals. We deliver a seamless blend of individual expertise with the strength of a collective powerhouse, our biggest asset.

Recognized as a leader across all practice areas, we are celebrated for our commercial insight and dedication to client relationships. Our lawyers are known for their quality, innovation and determination, earning trust through a deep understanding of each case, business integrity, and a focus on tailored solutions.

We uphold the highest professional and ethical standards. We value collaboration and respect, and a deep and unwavering belief in equal opportunity drives our culture. Further, our commitment to the community is unwavering. Pro bono efforts span immigration, education, cultural heritage, environmental protection and democracy promotion, with the aim of dedicating 2% of our chargeable hours to these causes.

As one of Greece’s leading law firms, we are consistently ranked among the top by all major legal directories, including Chambers, Legal 500, and IFLR1000. We have been named Greece’s Law Firm of the Year by IFLR in 2025 and have received the same distinction from Chambers on six occasions (2012, 2014, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025). At POTAMITISVEKRIS, we see beyond and deliver impact.

Firm overview

Established in 1951, KIORTSIS & ASSOCIATES Law Offices is specialized in all aspects of Intellectual property and is well known for its high level of expertise in addition to its extensive legal experience.

Our Offices are equally competent in IP filings, litigation, contracts and negotiation, as well as in legal consulting. They maintain a very strong international clientele, which consists of small to large companies as well as local and foreign individuals. Moreover, KIORTSIS & ASSOCIATES Law Offices co-operate with prominent and trustworthy law firms on an international level, which enable us to offer comprehensive legal services to clients with international business interests.

Our experience of over 70 years, high level of education, continuous awareness of the latest developments in Intellectual Property Law through webinars, studies, articles, etc. together with our state - of - the - art equipment help us to provide our clients with the best available services in Greece and within the European Union. Furthermore, Kiortsis & Associates Law Offices monitors and ensures its active compliance with the spirit of the law and ethical standards with the aim of increasing long-term profits and reducing business and legal risk.

We are very happy that International Law Firms’ Guides, such as “The Legal 500”, Law Firm Directories and Legal Magazines have been continuously ranking Kiortsis & Associates Law Offices over the years in high positions among the leading IP firms.