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The Ministry of Development and Investments and the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation announce the the 4th Competition for the Award of Distinguished Inventions which contributed or may contribute to the technological development of the country (Law 1733/1987 article 20, and...
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Two talented Greek actors, S. Kalivatsis and F. Tsakiri, say NO to fakes!
As part of the effort to combat the phenomenon of the consumption and marketing of copy products and fakes, the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), the national entity responsible for the protection of Industrial Property (patents and designs) in...
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We are happy to inform you that OBI is open to the public taking all necessary measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19 virus.
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Reduction of Search Report Fee
The OBI's Administrative Council in the meeting of June 4, 2020, decided to reduce the Search Report Fee by 33%, ie by € 100, and to set it at € 200 as of 15.6.2020 to 31.12.2020.
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Suspension of public visits to OBI’s offices aiming to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus
As part of the emergency measures taken to avoid the risk of the spread of the COVID-19 virus, public visits to the premises of the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation are suspended until a new announcement is issued. The Organisation,...
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Suspension of deadlines before OBI pursuant to article 38 par. 5 of Legislative Act of 20.03.2020
The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) informs the public that the following rules apply: Suspension, as of 11.03.2020 and for two (2) calendar months, of all legal deadlines concerning the procedure for granting or registering Industrial Property titles, applicable...
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Patent statistics published today by the European Patent Office (EPO) show that for the first time in more than a decade digital technologies have taken the lead in patent applications filed. According to the EPO Patent Index 2019, the...
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DesignEuropa Awards 2020. Submit your designs!
Now in their third edition, the DesignEuropa Awards celebrate excellence in design and design management among Registered Community Design (RCD) holders.
Organised every two years by the EUIPO, the Awards have two categories open for applications and nominations: Small and Emerging Companies...
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Defend your rights against infringements – IP Enforcement Portal
After registering your trade mark (or any other intellectual property right (IPR)) you need to ensure that it is not used by anyone else in the market.
Monitor the marketplace by checking the press, trade publications and the web for...
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As of 11 November 2019, Ecuador’s National Service of Intellectual Rights (SENADI) has made its design data available to the DesignView search tools.
With SENADI on board DesignView now contains data from 70 participating offices.
With the addition of more than...