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Saturday, November 15, 2025

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Ministerial Decision 73890/17.10.2025 (Government Gazette B’ 5566) – What are the changes to the Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) for medicines

By Ministerial Decision No. 73890/17.10.2025 (Government Gazette B’ 5566), titled “Determination of the procedure for granting the Supplementary Protection Certificate for medicinal products – Repeal of Joint Ministerial Decision No. 14905/EFA/3058/30.12.1997”, which governs the procedure for granting Supplementary Protection...

Visit of the Deputy Minister of Development, Lazaros Tsavdaridis, to the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI)

The Deputy Minister of Development, Mr. Lazaros Tsavdaridis, paid a visit to the headquarters of the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), where he met with the President of the Board of Directors, Mr. Dimitris Chronis, the Vice President, Mr....

Advisory to Intellectual Property Right Holders — Misleading Payment Requests

The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) informs citizens and businesses about the increasing occurrence of misleading payment requests sent by third parties who falsely claim to represent official Intellectual Property (IP) authorities. These requests usually appear as invoices or messages...

Train the Adviser, 23.10.2025

We invite you to the online event titled“Unlocking Business Success with IP Tools and Services,” where you'll discover how Intellectual Property (IP) services can support stakeholders on their business journey with guidance and security. Details: 📅 Date: October 23, 2025 Format: Online Time:...

Online Event and Presentation of the EPO Study titled “Public Research Organisations,” 22.10.2025.

Europe’s future competitiveness depends on how effectively public research turns ideas into impact. On 22 October 2025, the EPO Observatory on Patents and Technology, in collaboration with national patent offices, will present a groundbreaking pan-European study on public research organisations...

“Resumption of the availability of Funding Vouchers of the SME Fund (EUIPO) on 20/10/2025.”

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) announces the resumption of the availability of vouchers from the SME Fund starting Monday, October 20, 2025. Interested businesses can apply for the following vouchers: Voucher 1 – IP Scans Not available for Greece. ...

“Successful participation of OBI in the scientific conference titled ‘Research and Intellectual Property Law’, 29.09. 2025.”

On Monday, September 29, 2025, a scientific conference entitled "Research and Intellectual Property Law" was held at the Goethe-Institut. The conference was co-organized by the Hellenic Copyright Organization, the Ministry of Culture and the Knowledge Rights 21 Programme, with the...

“DesignEuropa Awards 2025: These are the designers who stood out”

On September 23, 2025, Copenhagen became the epicenter of creativity as it hosted the DesignEuropa Awards 2025, an initiative of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The ceremony showcased the transformative power of design, highlighting its ability to drive...

 Online event titled “Basic Principles of Intellectual Property (IP) for Business Advisors.”

In today’s competitive market, protecting intellectual property is vital for business success. This online informational event will offer valuable insights to help you identify key moments when IP protection is necessary, along with guidance and security for your business. You will...