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Design Guides Consumer Choices Across the EU – Risks of Counterfeiting and Imitation Persist
According to the latest data from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), Design has emerged as one of the most influential factors affecting the purchasing decisions of European consumers. As its importance continues to grow, so do the risks...
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Funding Support for Businesses Seeking Patent Protection – SME Fund Programme Remains Open
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) considering the protection of their innovations are encouraged to apply for Voucher 3 of the 2026 SME Fund, which remains open and provides financial support for patent protection. The programme offers: 75% reimbursement, up to...
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Quality and Trademark as Tools for Your Business’s Competitiveness
More than 500 people attended the event organized by the Ministry of Development and Investments on Monday, June 8, at the Athens Marriott Hotel, in cooperation with the Hellenic Industrial Property...
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The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), as part of its ongoing collaboration with the academic community, participated in the interdepartmental course “Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Innovation” at the School of Production Engineering and Management of the Technical...
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The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) invites you to an Informational Conference of the Ministry of Development and Investments entitled “Quality and Trademark as a Competitiveness Tool for Your Business”, which will take place on Monday, June 8, 2026,...
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Summary: Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV)
An Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) is defined as a self-propelled marine craft that operates on the surface of the water without a human crew, navigated either through supervised systems or fully autonomous systems.
The implementation of a USV constitutes a...
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EXTENSION UNTIL 2.06.2026 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...
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The Hellenic Industrial Property Academy (HIPA) and the NTUA Technology Transfer Office are organizing a specialized Workshop entitled “The Contribution of Patents as a Bibliographic Source (Patent Literature) of Technological Information.” Through targeted instruction and practical tools, participants will...
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Article by Uioulli Papapostolou, Director of Technological Information & Head of Innovation Agency OBI, titled “The Strategic Protection of Innovation as a Component of Export Development in Emerging International Markets.” Article link article_UPapapostolou_oknews.gr
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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...