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Irene leads the integrated practices of pharmaceutical law, intellectual property, and data protection & privacy, providing holistic legal support tailored to the needs of diverse industries, with a special focus on the life sciences sector. Leveraging her extensive experience in all matters related to medicinal products, medical devices, cosmetics, biocides, food supplements, early life nutrition, vaccines, and veterinary products, Irene offers strategic, multi-faceted solutions that empower clients to navigate regulatory complexities, protect their IP, and ensure robust compliance with evolving legal standards.
With a deep understanding of the life sciences landscape, Irene advises global pharmaceutical companies on regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and data privacy. She provides strategic counsel on market access and operations in Greece and the EU, addressing critical areas like advertising & promotion, pricing, reimbursement, and distribution channels. Her expertise extends to clinical trial frameworks, where she ensures compliance with both national and EU regulations. In an era of rapid technological advancement, Irene guides clients through legal considerations for digital health innovations, telemedicine, AI-based diagnostics, and wearable health devices. Her nuanced understanding of data privacy ensures clients’ adherence to GDPR, particularly in handling patient data and clinical trials.
As an expert in intellectual property law, Irene has extensive experience safeguarding innovations through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and domain names. She represents clients before the Trademarks Committee, Administrative Courts, and EUIPO in contentious matters, including oppositions, cancellations, and infringement disputes. Her experience enables her to craft strategic licensing agreements, facilitating technology transfers, research collaborations, and long-term IP protection for cross-border operations. Recognizing the strategic importance of intellectual property in today’s globalized economy, Irene advises multinational businesses on managing legal risks and leveraging IP assets to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
Irene brings notable expertise in data protection and privacy law, offering strategic counsel to multinational corporations, healthcare providers, and technology innovators. She has successfully led complex compliance projects and in-depth audits across diverse industries, ensuring alignment with GDPR and other international data protection frameworks. With a proven track record of representing clients before data protection authorities, Irene is adept at navigating regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions with precision. Her advisory work includes drafting industry-specific Codes of Conduct, robust data-sharing agreements, and comprehensive privacy policies designed to mitigate legal risks. Irene provides practical guidance on cutting-edge issues such as cross-border data transfers, data breaches, and cybersecurity protocols, empowering clients to manage data responsibly while maintaining a competitive edge. Her forward-thinking approach extends to emerging challenges, including the ethical and legal considerations of AI, big data analytics, and the integration of privacy-by-design in innovative technologies.
By seamlessly integrating pharmaceutical law, intellectual property, and data privacy, Irene delivers tailored legal solutions that empower businesses to meet regulatory challenges, protect their IP, and harness the power of data responsibly. Her commitment to excellence and strategic foresight ensures that clients are positioned for growth, compliance, and long-term success.
In addition to her practice areas, Irene serves as Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm’s operations partner, playing a key role in driving the firm’s strategic vision and operational efficiency.
"Very responsive, attentive to detail, concise advice, pragmatic and practical and involves relevant expertise where needed swiftly."
IFLR 1000, 2020
