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

A. & K. Metaxopoulos and Partners is considered a top Media, IP and TMT expert law firm in Greece. In 70 years of expertise, the firm has handled a vast variety of cases in many industry sectors, by representing key international and domestic clients such as MPAA, Warner, Universal, Fremantle, Dassault Systemes, Adidas, Avis, Odeon Group, British American Tobacco, Psichogios Publications, Panini, Thomson Reuters, Expectation, Fashion TV, CBS, Audiosparx, Fromageries Bel Hellas, Focus Bari, Visa, etc., in matters relevant to copyright protection, software protection, audiovisual censorship, filming in Greece, radio stations & collective management societies, antipiracy, music rights, production and protection of reality shows, TM infringement, patents.

Managing partner, Kriton Metaxopoulos built his international reputation by representing major US Film Studios, record companies and MPAA (having also served as a BoD member of Warner Music for more than 20 years) as well as Greek and foreign clients in complex litigation matters of corporate and IP/Patent/Trademark laws.

Our common goal to keep working as a team, in order to serve our clients’ interests in the best possible manner, has been recognized by most reputable legal guides such as Legal 500, Chambers, IAM Patent 1000, Media Law International, Managing IP, etc. The firm is also recognized among the overall Top 20 Law Firms in Greece by “Top Ranked Legal”, which especially recognized the firm in its areas of expertise, including IP (Top ranked), TMT, Patents, Dispute Resolution and White-Collar Crime. Recent evaluations recognize our experience both in Greece and abroad in the law of copyrights, patents, trademarks, designs, models and other intellectual property rights both in consultancy and litigation.

The firm is the only Greek member of the International Lawyers Network (ILN) and of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA), a global network of law firms with expertise in advertising and media law issues.

Firm overview

IPWORK.GR is a boutique legal practice specializing in intellectual property and alternative dispute resolution in Greece and across the European Union. Its services cover the full spectrum of IP and related fields, including trademarks, patents, copyright, domain names, trade secrets, emerging technologies and AI, advertising, unfair competition, franchising, privacy, and personality rights. Distinguished by a client-focused and results-oriented approach, IPWORK.GR provides clear, practical solutions to complex legal and business challenges. Much of its work involves cross-border issues, effectively resolved through consultation, ADR, or litigation, with consistently successful outcomes for clients.

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.