Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants‘ intellectual property practice handles the full gamut of trade mark, patent, design and copyright law matters. Eleni Chrysostomides and Alexandros Georgiades jointly head the department, which continues to handle the portfolios of multiple high-profile clients. The team is well versed in handling national trade marks in Cyprus, and is adept at advising on trade mark prosecution and registration issues before the WIPO and EUIPO. Patent applications and claims are another key pillar of strength for the group. Additionally, the department regularly represents prominent international luxury brands, as well as pharmaceutical, cosmetics and software companies in mandates, and is particularly adept at advising on issues relating to the unlawful copying and marketing of counterfeit products.

The outstanding team at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advises on the full spectrum of intellectual property law issues. The practice has extensive strength in handling patent and trade mark protection, design registration, copyright, and technology licensing matters. Under the collective leadership of Andrea Kallis Parparinou, Ramona Livera and Christos Melides, the group regularly advises international clients on franchising and licensing issues, and is noted for its capabilities in assisting clients in relation to Cyprus’s intellectual property box regime. Additionally, the department represents start-ups and multinational pharmaceutical companies in trade mark and patent applications, and advises on potential infringements of intellectual property rights.

At Lellos P Demetriades Law Office, the intellectual property practice is jointly led by Achilleas Demetriades and the ‘dedicated and proactive’ Nicoletta Epaminonda. The team has an excellent reputation in the Cypriot market for its expertise in handling a broad range of intellectual property rights matters, and is recognised for its niche expertise in assisting with the creation of bespoke anti-piracy plans. The client base includes pharmaceutical entities, apparel sector companies and food and beverages companies. Epaminonda's 'ability to navigate the complexities of this field and offer comprehensive guidance is unparalleled'. Demetriades is well known in the IP space for his role as a European Patent Attorney, with a solid track record in handling pharmaceutical regulatory instructions and acting on behalf of rights-holders.

At Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC, the intellectual property department is led by Nick Kounoupias, who joined the firm in May 2023. With notable expertise in mediation, Kounoupias is active in IP mediation matters, and also has considerable experience in anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting issues. The team stands out for its ‘exceptional expertise in intellectual property‘, including assisting with the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights and high-value IP litigation. Tonia Antoniou and associate Agis Charalambous, who is adept at advising on international trade mark applications, are key practitioners to note.

Under the leadership of Alexandros Coucounis, the team at Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC is regularly instructed by several large foreign companies to handle trade mark registrations in Cyprus, as well as renewing existing trade marks. The practice has a solid track record in assisting clients with IP issues and representing them before the Registrar of Patents and Trade Marks in Cyprus.

Senior managing associate Rania Vrondou leads Deloitte Legal | Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC's intellectual property practice. Key areas of instruction for the team include assisting start-up clients with the protection of IP rights and working in tandem with other departments in the firm to assist businesses with the protection and transfer of intellectual property rights in Cyprus. The group  is also adept at advising on brand strategies and copyright protection issues.

George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC fields a team which is skilled in relation to a broad spectrum of IP matters. The practice, which is co-led by George Z Georgiou and Romanos Loizides, is very well known for representing artists, musicians, TV celebrities, banks and international software companies. Other key areas of instruction for the group include assisting with the protection of domain names and industrial designs.

Under the joint leadership of Michael Kyriakides and Eleni Neoptolemou, the nimble team at Harris Kyriakides handles a broad array of intellectual property matters. Key areas of instruction for the group include advising on trade marks, patents and copyrights, as well as trade secrets and domain names. The practice has particular expertise in acting for clients in sectors such as technology, pharmaceuticals, entertainment, and fashion. The group is well-placed to advise on digital content protection issues, and has also been kept busy assisting with the protection of confidential information and copyright infringement claims.

The ‘client-centric’ team at AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC frequently acts for corporates and individuals on IP management and protection issues, as well as the expansion of intellectual property rights. The group is also adept at advising on matters concerning the protection of brands, inventions, designs and other areas, for example the protection of musical works. Opposition and objection proceedings are another key pillar of strength for the department. Angelos Paphitis and Michael Alexandrou are the practice heads.

Xenia Kasapi heads the intellectual property and data protection practice at E & G Economides LLC. The department regularly acts on the registration of trade marks, designs and patents at a local, EU and international level. George Economides is another key contact.

Michael Philippou leads a versatile team at Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C., which handles the full spectrum of intellectual property law matters. The client base includes public and private companies, entrepreneurs, and Cypriot and international individuals. The group’s workload includes licensing and franchising agreements, IP transfer agreements, and the registration, renewal and assignment of national, international and European trade marks, patents and industrial designs. Contentious IP matters are another key area of instruction.

Helen Mourashko and Savvas Savva co-head the department at REVERA Law Firm, which predominantly acts for software development companies and start-ups. It has niche expertise in advising on issues relating to the creation of video games. The group is also well-placed to advise clients on data protection issues and commercial contracts in the technology sector.