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World Intellectual Property Day 2026
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...
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Insight into computer technologies (EPO 2025)
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...
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Re-election of the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
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...
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SME Fund: Temporary closure of Voucher 2 – Trademarks and Designs
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...
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OBI event: “Modern Approaches to Branding & Trademark Law”, War Museum, 28.04.2026
The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), within the framework of a bilateral agreement with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), is organizing an event on Trademarks titled “Modern Approaches to Branding & Trademark Law.” The event will take place...
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Event for World Intellectual Property Day 2026, Athens Olympic Museum
On the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day 2026, the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) is organizing an event on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 15:00 to 20:30, at the Olympic Museum of Athens (Golden Hall), titled:“Intellectual Property and Sports:...
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The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) participated in the 1st Panhellenic Student Conference on Chemical Sciences and Technologies, ChemiST Con Greece 2026 (April 17–19), held at the KEDEA Amphitheatre of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), contributing to the...
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On Friday, April 17, 2026, within the framework of the 51st International Fur Exhibition of Kastoria, the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) held an informational event titled: “The protection of Industrial Property as a driver of growth for the...
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April 21: World Creativity and Innovation Day
The United Nations proclaimed April 21 as World Creativity and Innovation Day in order to raise public awareness of the role that creativity and innovation play in every aspect of human development.
Today’s World Day highlights the decisive role that...
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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...