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New National Patent Register platform (EMT)
We would like to inform you that the new National Register platform, emt.obi.gr, has been launched. In addition to its modern interface and faster data retrieval, the new platform offers the ability to export records in Excel format, as well...
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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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Online Seminar “Train the Adviser” – 23.04.2026
Intellectual Property Rights & Exploitation for Businesses
Do you support businesses or entrepreneurs who wish to effectively protect and exploit their Intellectual Property (IP)? Then you should not miss the upcoming online seminar, specifically designed for professionals working with SMEs...
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The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) announces and launches today, April 3, 2026, the Exercise “Public Infrastructure 2050 | Technological Foresight for Climate Resilience,” aiming to support the country’s long-term planning for public infrastructure (both built and natural) and...
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Participation of OBI in “Earth Hour 2026,” March 28, 2026.
Earth Hour 2026
Flip the switch on Saturday, 28 March
Mark your calendars: The ‘biggest hour for Earth’ is back On Saturday, 28 March 2026, between 20:30 and 21:30, people around the world will take part in Earth Hour 2026. The...
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Master’s Program in Intellectual Property – Chinese Government Scholarship
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education of China and the China Scholarship Council (CSC), is offering in 2026 a master’s program in intellectual property law: the Belt and Road Master Program...
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The contribution of OBI to highlighting the export dimension of innovation.
OBI participated in the 34th Money Show in Thessaloniki, in support of the SEVE event titled “USA – MERCOSUR – India: New trade agreements, new trade routes, new challenges.” As part of the event, Ms. Uioulli Papapostolou, Director of Technological...
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Demand for European patents exceeds 200,000 for first time, confirming Europe’s competitiveness as a global tech hub. Specifically, according to today’s EPO press release: The EPO’s Technology Dashboard 2025 (formerly Patent Index) reports a record year for the European Patent...
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OBI at the CRETA FOOD & DRINK EXPO 2026 in Heraklion, Crete.
The CRETA FOOD & DRINK EXPO 2026 was successfully concluded, having taken place from March 20 to 22 at the Crete International Exhibition Center in Gournes, Heraklion. With increased participation from exhibitors and professionals, EXPO highlighted the trends and...
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On March 18, 2026, on the sidelines of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the European Patent Office in Munich, an agreement was signed by Mr. Panagiotis Kanellopoulos, Director General of the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI),...