Greece, as a longstanding member of the EU, has implemented the EU legislation on the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), including the IPED (Intellectual Property Rights Directive 2004/48/EC). The IPED, providing for civil protection of IPR holders, has been contemplated by the national procedural law and criminal sanctions for copyright and trademark infringement.
What role does your firm play in assisting clients with due diligence processes for real estate investments, especially in relation to zoning, land use regulations, and building permits? AKL Law Firm’s unique approach to legal due diligence for real estate transactions combines title and planning reviews to ensure well-informed decisions for investors.
What is the legal framework in criminal asset recovery in Greece? Criminal asset recovery in Greece is mainly regulated by provisions found in the Greek Criminal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, as well as Law no. 4557/2018 on money laundering. It should be noted that, from 1995 until 2019, anti-money laundering legislation was …
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