Cyprus

Michael Kyprianou & Co LLC provides advice on the full spectrum of Intellectual Property matters including IP registrations, portfolio management, IP litigation and custom actions.
We advise and represent clients before national and international regulators including the Cypriot Intellectual Property Office, the European Intellectual Property office (EUIPO), the European Patent Office (EPO), and the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). With our firm’s presence in 8 jurisdictions and many years of experience in the field of Intellectual Property, our firm has acquired an excellent international reputation.

Our experienced team advises and represents clients in relation to:

Trademarks

• protection and enforcement with experienced litigation services,
• registration and renewal operations in Cyprus, the European Union and Internationally,
• oppositions, cancellations, counterfeiting and passing-off disputes
• licensing and franchising

Copyrights

• Copyright litigation
• Copyright prosecution and portfolio management
• Provide strategies to safeguard client’s rights
• Counsel on claims of infringement and enforcement

Patents

• registration and renewals of national patents
• validation and renewals of European Patents in Cyprus
• all agreements relating to the commercial exploitation of patents (e.g. licensing and transfer agreements, manufacturing agreements, distribution agreements)
• patent litigation

Founded in 1926, Saba IP leads the MENA region's IP landscape with tailored services and a commitment to future industries. Our 15 offices strategically situated across MENA enable us to deliver unmatched expertise and support.

With over 350 professionals, including lawyers, patent attorneys, engineers, and IP experts, we serve a diverse clientele. From trademarks, designs, copyrights, and patents to enforcement and anti-counterfeiting measures, we offer a comprehensive spectrum of IP services. Our approach aligns seamlessly with clients' business strategies, reinforcing our role as partners rather than mere practitioners.

Our dedication to client satisfaction and forward-looking innovation sets us apart. From trademark protection in luxury and consumer sectors to patent procurement in pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, electronics, and more, our team excels. We handle everything from patentability assessments to filing strategies while staying compliant with local patent requirements.

Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants is a leading independent Cyprus law firm established in 1981. Now one of the largest law firms in Cyprus, its team of over 80 legal experts and paralegals serves both local and international clients from offices in Nicosia and Limassol.

The firm’s work extends across a wide spectrum of practice areas and industry sectors. Its clients range from multinational corporations to private companies and individuals from a variety of jurisdictions and backgrounds. Through its long-standing cooperation with independent law and multidisciplinary professional associations and international legal firms, the firm has access to leading worldwide legal resources and offers seamless cross-border solutions for clients with multijurisdictional needs.

The firm has more than 45 years’ experience in IP law and is consistently ranked in Tier 1 by leading international legal directories for its intellectual property practice. Its team delivers a full range of services across trademarks, patents, designs and copyright, combining strategic counselling with enforcement and litigation.

As intellectual property evolves alongside technological innovation, the firm has expanded its practice to address new challenges in areas such as digital content, software, video games, e-commerce and emerging technologies.

Some of the world’s most respected companies, across industries including luxury goods, technology, video games, automotive and pharmaceuticals, have entrusted the firm with their intellectual property matters for decades. They rely on its deep legal expertise, strategic insight and commitment to protecting and advancing their IP rights.

The firm combines legal excellence with commercial understanding to deliver practical, business-focused IP solutions. Whether navigating complex cross-border disputes, managing IP portfolios or developing proactive strategies to safeguard innovation and brand value, the firm provides tailored solutions that align with its clients’ business objectives and uphold the highest standards of excellence.