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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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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 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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European Patent Office (EPO): Apply now for CSP support for your EQE journey
The Candidate Support Programme (CSP), organised by the European Patent Office in collaboration with the national patent offices of its member states, supports aspiring European patent attorneys in preparing for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE). See relevant infographic for...
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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...


