Intellectual Property Law

We understand the importance of harnessing innovation, digital transformation and safeguarding intellectual property rights in transactional matters.OverviewIntellectual property rights have increasingly become a valuable asset in protecting the innovation and brand of businesses and individuals. With the rapid growth of technology and the internet, the digital world has become increasingly important area for Intellectual Property Law. It refers to the legal protection of inventions and creative work that also exist in a digital form.  Intellectual property rights in Greece refer to industrial property such as inventions, geographical indications of source, trademarks, designs used in commerce as well as literary and artistic work.

They are legally qualified from the Hellenic Industrial Property Organization (OBI) which also provides technological information from worldwide databases.Inventions are creations such as products, processes or industrial applications which involve an inventive step and are susceptible of industrial application. Our team can successfully navigate the process of protecting an invention via registration of Patent or other title of protection in domestic law (Greek Copyright Law, Greek Trademark Law, Greek Patent Law, Greek Industrial Design Law).

Additionally, there are several international treaties and national laws that provide a framework for the protection of IP rights in the digital environments.Under Greek law, trademarks serve multiple purposes as identifiers of origin of goods and services, guarantee and advertising objective of a brand both in the online and offline world. According to art. 123 of law 4072/2012 on Trademarks, any sign capable of being represented graphically and of distinguishing the goods and/or services of one undertaking from those of another may be regarded as a trademark.

Our lawyers have the experience and knowledge to guide you through the complicated process of identifying whether a trademark can or cannot be recognized by law, tackling procedural challenges and walk you through the legal process of submitting an application to protect it.We provide services to a wide range of clients in the art market, including both Greek and international clients, such as galleries, dealers, and auction houses, as well as art collectors, artists, foundations, and museums. Our services cover various aspects of the art industry, including:

• Providing art advice
• Confidentiality agreement services
• Representing galleries and museums
• Establishing standard terms of sale for online galleries
• Establishing art investment entities
• Handling artists’ resale rights
• Conducting pre-purchase due diligence and provenance research from a monetary, historical, and legal perspective
• Reviewing all sales documentation
• Preparing private sale agreements
• Conducting market research and creating selling strategies
• Representing buyers and sellers at auction houses, including financial and legal negotiations
• Resolving disputes, including fraud and authenticity claims
• Advising on the recovery of stolen art and cultural property
• Handling defective title claims
• Advising on artists’ rights.

It is important to note that the enforcement of intellectual property rights in Greece can be a complex and time-consuming process. Our team protects the exploitations of intangible assets to exceed our clients’ goals. We provide guidance to clients on every aspect of patents and trademarks, including in the context of legal disputes, managing intellectual property portfolios, licensing arrangements, copyright, and offering strategic counsel. Innovation plays a key role in the success of our clients and our firm. Our legal services approach is focused on leveraging technology and creative solutions to provide effective, streamlined legal support.