Manolis Metaxakis
Associate
- LL.M., in Civil and Commercial Litigation, Faculty of Law, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- LL.M., in Commercial Law, Faculty of Law, University of Bristol, UK
- LL.B., Faculty of Law, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court and the Council of State
Manolis has more than 26-year experience in IP law, focusing primarily on Patent, Trade Mark, Unfair Competition and Copyright litigation. Manolis has acquired strong experience in patent litigation acting on behalf of research based pharmaceutical companies. He has been involved in multijurisdictional IP projects and has been actively advising and participating in administrative and civil proceedings on behalf of international as well as national clients before all Greek and EU judicature.
Manolis is a member of the Athens Bar Association and AIPPI. He speaks Greek, English and German.
DIRECTORY CREDENTIALS
Recommended for:
- Patents – IAM Patent 1000 (2015-2025)
- IP Stars – Managing Intellectual Property (2014-2025)
- Intellectual Property – The Legal 500 (2008-2023)
- Trademarks – WTR 1000 (2015-2024)
PUBLICATIONS
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Trade Marks (2020)
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Trade Marks (2019) by Global Legal Group (Greek chapter)
- Contributions to Managing Intellectual Property on a regular basis
- Contributor to the Commentary of Greek Law on Trademarks (2022).
ACCOLADES
“Manolis Metaxakis is known for ‘his composed and strategic approach, even when acting as opposing counsel.’ ‘He brings a wealth of expertise in enforcement strategies, providing commercially forward advice at every stage.’” WTR 1000 – 2026
“Under the stewardship of department head, Constantinos Kilimiris, and senior associate, Manolis Metaxakis, the outfit has been enlisted by an enviable list of prestigious names in the pharmaceuticals space […] Both display great courtroom acumen, standing as familiar faces before local and international courts such as the Court of Justice of the European Union. A recipe for success, collaboration between the pair opens the gates for exponential knowledge and opportunities.” IAM Patent 1000 -2025
“Manolis Metaxakis stands out as a leading expert in commercial and contentious law, widely regarded as a trusted ally in challenging disputes. A go-to practitioner in the Greek market, he navigates clients through every phase of litigation with unmatched expertise and dedication.” WTR 1000 – 2024
“[…] seasoned litigator Manolis Metaxakis has a refined commercial understanding. They both demonstrate immense expertise in representing multinational pharmaceutical companies before local courts, as well as the Court of Justice of the European Union. Recently, they represented market leader Otsuka Pharmaceuticals in an SPC invalidity action as well as biotechnology giant Illumina in an infringement dispute.” IAM Patent 1000 -2023
“Of Metaxakis, one peer enthuses: ‘He is a fantastic advocate who presents his arguments in a really great way. He and Constantinos are really detail oriented and never give up on a case. Their clients love them.’” IAM Patent 1000 -2022
“Metaxakis, in the words of one local associate, is one of the best in Greece. He searches for and raises the best arguments, presents them persuasively and is an incredibly tough adversary.” WTR 1000 – 2022
“Manolis Metaxakis is best known for his patent litigation prowess but has honed his advocacy skills to a fine edge by tackling a diverse range of IP and unfair competition cases.” WTR 1000 – 2020
