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Digital Nomad Visa: A Gateway to Remote Work Opportunities in Greece

11 March 2025by Βασίλειος Τζανίδης

The rise of remote work has fundamentally changed the way professionals approach their careers, with many individuals now seeking a flexible, location-independent lifestyle. Recognizing this shift, Greece has joined other countries around the world in offering incentives to attract digital nomads—remote workers who can perform their jobs from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. The...

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Legal Support for Audiovisual Productions: Contracts, Funding & Intellectual Property

10 February 2025by Αθανάσιος-Αντώνιος (Θάνος) Λεοντάρης

The audiovisual production sector (covering films, series, documentaries, digital content, etc.) is recognized as one of the most multifaceted domains, as it involves numerous legal, financial, and organizational considerations throughout every phase—from the initial conception of an idea to the distribution of the finished work. At Ratio Legal, we have an in-depth understanding of the...

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Company Policies: GDPR, Non-Harassment & Video Surveillance

15 January 2025by Μαριάννα Τσιαρέ

Modern businesses are required to develop and implement a network of policies that not only ensure compliance with current legislation but also incorporate best practices into their corporate culture. These policies cover, among other areas, the management and protection of personal data (under the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), the creation of a work...

Industrial Properties

Industrial Design Registration: Process and Key Considerations

11 December 2024by Αθανάσιος-Αντώνιος (Θάνος) Λεοντάρης

Registering industrial designs is a critical step in safeguarding a company’s visual innovation and preserving its competitive edge in the marketplace. An industrial design refers to the external appearance of a product, or part of a product, resulting from elements such as the contour, lines, shape, texture, or even the materials used. For an industrial...

Start-ups

Comprehensive Legal Services for Startups: From Formation to Growth

10 November 2024by Αθανάσιος-Αντώνιος (Θάνος) Λεοντάρης

Launching and operating a startup is a unique challenge, combining the need for rapid scaling and innovation with a complex and ever-evolving legal framework. At Ratio Legal Services, we possess the expertise and experience to provide comprehensive legal solutions covering every stage of a startup’s journey, offering effective support from the initial idea through to...

Trademarks

Trademark Registration in Greece (OBI) and Europe (EUIPO): Procedures and Key Guidelines

4 October 2024by Βασίλειος Τζανίδης

Registering a trademark is a critical step in protecting a company’s corporate identity, as well as the products or services it offers. In Greece, this process is carried out through the Hellenic Industrial Property Organization (OBI), while at the level of the European Union, the relevant authority is the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)....

SOFTWARE

Intellectual Property Protection in Software: Contracts, Patents & GUI as Industrial Design

6 September 2024by Βασίλειος Τζανίδης

The continuous advancement of technology and the expanding use of software across various business sectors have made the effective protection of intellectual property related to source code, graphical user interfaces (GUI), and patentability more critical than ever. In this article, we focus on the key aspects of legal protection for software, the contracts governing its...

INFLUENCERS

Legal Protection for Content Creators & Influencers on Social Media

9 August 2024by Βασίλειος Τζανίδης

The rapid growth of social media has created a dynamic environment for content creators and influencers, offering exciting new business opportunities as well as legal challenges. Whether you promote products and services as an influencer or produce content on behalf of companies and brands, establishing a solid legal foundation is essential for protecting both your...

VISA

Golden Visa: Investing in Greece in Exchange for a Residence Permit

16 July 2024by Βασίλειος Τζανίδης

Greece’s “Golden Visa” program enables nationals of non-EU/EEA/Swiss countries to acquire a residence permit by investing in Greek real estate or other approved investment categories. This permit confers significant benefits, including free movement within the Schengen Area, and can be renewed as long as the investment is maintained. Moreover, after a certain number of years,...

Industrious

Modern and Traditional Employment Relations: Flexibility, Hybrid Models, and Ongoing Challenges

2 June 2024by Μαριάννα Τσιαρέ

In today’s world, employment relationships encompass both innovative forms of work and more traditional frameworks. On one hand, technological advancements and an increasingly globalized market have prompted the adoption of more flexible employment models, such as remote work, hybrid arrangements, and short-term project-based contracts. On the other hand, the “classical” core of labor law remains...

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