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Maintenance of the EUIPO SME Fund Platform
We would like to inform you that due to scheduled maintenance, the SME Fund platform has been unavailable from 18:00 (Central European Time) yesterday, 20/05, until 14:00 today (Central European Time), 21 May 2026.
During the above period, access to...
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The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) continues the implementation of the exercise “Public Infrastructure 2050 | Technological Foresight for Climate Resilience,” proceeding with the launch of the third and final cycle of open consultation.
The aim of the exercise is...
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The OBI-BEA-EUIPO Event was held with great success.
OBI – BEA – EUIPO: Focus on the Protection of Trademarks, Patents and Funding Opportunities for SMEs With great success, the online informative event entitled: “Trademarks | Industrial Designs | Patents: Registration Procedures and Funding Opportunities for SMEs” was held...
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Article by Katerina Margellou, Deputy General Director & Director of Legal Support of OBI, titled “The role of the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) in the protection of plant varieties as an intellectual property right in Greece.”
https://oknews.gr/ellada/o-rolos-tou-organismou-viomichanikis-idioktisias-ovi-stin-prostasia-ton-fytikon-poikilion-os-dikaioma-dianoitikis-idioktisias-stin-ellada/#google_vignette (Greek)
article_oknews_K.Margellou (Greek)
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SME Fund: Supporting Greek Enterprises and Innovation – An Assessment of the Years 2023-2025
The SME Fund is an initiative of the European Commission (ΕC), implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in cooperation with national and regional intellectual property offices across Europe. In Greece, EUIPO works closely with the Hellenic Industrial...
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Online Event by OBI and the Athens Chamber for Small and Medium Industries, 18.05.2026
The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), in cooperation with the Athens Chamber for Small and Medium Industries, member of the Enterprise Europe Network, is organizing a free online informational event entitled: “Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Patents: Registration Procedures and...
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Investment in Safety: Completion of the Basic Life Support Training Program for OBI Personnel
The specialized training seminar BLS- CPR Basic Life Support was successfully completed. The seminar was organized by the Human Resources & Training Directorate of the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) for its personnel, with the aim of preparing them...
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The nominees for the European Inventor Award 2026: 2 Greeks in the Industry category
The European Patent Office (EPO) announced today the 12 finalists for the European Inventor Award 2026, recognizing inventors whose work contributes to addressing some of the world’s most pressing global challenges.
This year’s finalists have developed inventions in fields such...
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Important Announcement: The Second Cycle will remain open until Sunday, May 10, 2026. The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) announces the launch of the second cycle of the exercise “Public Infrastructure 2050 | Technology Foresight for Climate Resilience.”
The exercise aims...
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The informational seminar titled “Modern Approaches to Branding & Trademark Law” was held with great success on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Athens War Museum. The event was co-organized by the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) and the...