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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The event “Intellectual Property and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!”, organized by the Hellenic Copyright Organization on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Olympic Museum of Athens (Golden Hall), was successfully completed as part of the World Intellectual Property Day...

On the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day 2026, we celebrate the close relationship between Intellectual Property and Sports. In a world where innovation, technology, and digital content shape the future of the sports ecosystem, the protection of creators, sports...

Insights from the in-depth analysis of Computer Technologies, as published by the European Patent Office (EPO) for 2025. By Demetris Stafylas, Electrical and Computer Engineer (NTUA), Head of Search Directorate at the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) Summary_EPO 2025 (Greek) Source: European...

On April 21, 2026, the Member States of the  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), elected Mr. Daren Tang as Director General of WIPO for another six-year term. During his first term, he demonstrated outstanding leadership amid significant international challenges, contributing...

We inform you that the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), has announced that today, Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the end of the working day, the following vouchers will be temporarily closed: IP Scan – as a service...