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Drakopoulos joined ISM Annual Networking event held in August 28th in Bucharest. Business professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials as well as ISM partners, premium members and alumni attended the event and had the opportunity to exchange information and ideas on the Romanian business environment. Senior partner, Panagiotis Drakopoulos, was invited to present the firm’s regional approach on offering, via its […]

The Greek authorities, assisted by Drakopoulos, React’s partner in Greece, raided a shop selling counterfeit bags, boots and garments of various brands, in Athens. The shop, which operated in one of the high-end suburbs of Athens, was discovered following investigation and close monitoring by Drakopoulos. Greek authorities arrested the infinger for trademark infringement and forgery. […]

On 11 April 2019, React and Drakopoulos, the anti-counterfeiting network’s Greek partner, with the support of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, hosted in Athens a Product Identification training seminar for over 100 Customs, Police, Financial Crime Unit, Coast Guard and Ministry of Economy officers. The seminar raised awareness on goods infringing intellectual property […]

On March 5th, Drakopoulos participated at the “Present and Future of Greek Arbitration Law”  workshop, organized by the International Chamber of Commerce.  The event was attended by more than 140 delegates and 22 speakers. The workshop was divided in two sections, focusing on the prospects of international arbitration in Greece and the need to revisit […]

WTR1000, the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise, recently released its 2019 rankings, recognising for yet another year our firm as a leading one in Greece, Romania and Albania.  Partners Michalis Kosmopoulos, Adrian Roseti and Besnik Duraj, were praised for their expertise, professionalism and topnotch advice.   

As of November 2018, Drakopoulos represents Hellenic Shipyards, the largest shipyard in the eastern Mediterranean region, in ICC arbitration proceedings against the Hellenic Republic. In the context of an arbitration saga that started in 2009, the Hellenic Republic launched a multi-billion EUR claim in 2014, in a second round of arbitration proceedings against Hellenic Shipyards, […]

Greenlane and Drakopoulos organized a conference on the customs and duties hurdles that businesses face in international e-commerce. The event took place on Friday 11 May 2018 at the Acropolis Museum in Athens and was addressed to importers, traders, trade associations, logistic service providers, customs brokers, in house lawyers and lawyers in private practice, and anyone […]

On 12-13 April 2018, Drakopoulos hosted in Athens the IBA European Regional Forum Annual Officers, Council Members and Advisory Board Members Spring Retreat. The retreat was well attended by 36 lawyers from all over Europe, actively participating in both days activities and workshops. The first day of the retreat was an opportunity for attendees to […]

Drakopoulos was one of the main supporters of the GDPR workshop organized by the HRCC (Hellenic Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce) on 21 March 2018 in Bucharest. Partner Michalis Kosmopoulos coordinated one of the workshop’s panels, while partner Adrian Roseti and senior associate Dr. Evangelos Margaritis participated as main speakers sharing insights on the legal […]

On 22 February 2018, React and Drakopoulos, the anti-counterfeiting network’s Albanian partner, hosted in Tirana a Product Identification training seminar customs, police, coast guard, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economy agents. The seminar raised awareness on goods infringing intellectual property rights and the need for swift and decisive steps that should be taken to […]