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Starting in 2026, the new Candidate Support Programme (CSP) will expand its support to candidates preparing for the European Patent Administration Certification (EPAC). EPAC is a pan-European certification, designed for paralegals, patent administrator and formalities officers to validate their knowledge...

After the successful course of the EUIPO SME Fund, the application period officially opens for the new year. The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is organizing a free webinar aimed at presenting the new benefits under the SME Fund...

The Management and staff of the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) wish everyone a Merry Christmas, with health, strength, and creativity. May these festive days bring joy, warmth, and optimism to you and your families. With faith in our abilities...

Within the framework of collaboration with news media, executives of the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) regularly communicate on topics of innovation and highlight the value of industrial property as a driver of growth and competitiveness. Interview with Mr. Demetris...

The global Quantum Technology market is projected to reach approximately €93 billion by 2035. According to a new study published by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the quantum technology landscape is...

On December 4 & 5, 2025, OBI visited the 1st General Lyceum of Pylaia and Arsakeio Thessalonikis to meet second-year high school students and introduce them to the world of Intellectual Property. The students discovered why IP rights are...

The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), in collaboration with the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), organized on 5.12.2025 in Alexandroupolis, a specialized seminar titled “Enforcement of Intellectual Property...

The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation participated in the ASCEND Innovation Conference 2025, held in Copenhagen (November 25–26), under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The conference was hosted by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU),...

As part of strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchanging expertise on issues of protection and management of IP rights, as well as the services offered by the two Offices, outreach activities, and the operation of the Industrial Property Academies, a...

We would like to inform you that the SME Fund 2025 financial scheme will close for all its Vouchers on the initially scheduled date, that is, on Friday, 5 December 2025, at 18:00 Greek time (end of business day...