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"On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the European Patent Convention, the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (https://www.obi.gr/) will send a team to participate in the Authentic Marathon of Athens. The iconic race symbolizes...
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Patents: A Source of Innovation & Entrepreneurship The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), the exclusive authority in Greece for the registration of patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, under the supervision of the Ministry of Development, continues to organise seminars as...
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Joint EPO-EUIPO Study on Startups and the Protection of Their Intellectual Capital.
Today, the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) released a new joint study titled “Patents, Trademarks and Startup Finance: Funding and Exit Performance of European Startups.” The study examines the ownership of patents...
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Annual EPO User Day: Online Event on September 25-26, 2023
The Annual EPO User Day will be held online on October 25-26. This event provides an opportunity to stay informed about the latest developments regarding the online services and products offered by the European Patent Office (EPO) and to: Attend...
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Europe today celebrates a milestone in supporting innovation and economic prosperity with the 50th anniversary of the European Patent Convention (EPC). A festive ceremony was held with distinguished guests, including Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and...
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We are very happy to inform you that executives from the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) and the European Patent Office (EPO)will join forces and participate in the Authentic Athens Marathon, running in the 5, 10, and 42 km...
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Musical Street Event by OBI within the framework of the Authenticities Program
The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), in collaboration with the Municipality of Thessaloniki, is organising a street event on the Pedestrian Walkway of Agia Sofia on Friday, September 29, from 18:30 to 20:30, as part of the Authenticities Program:...
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“New EPO Study: Innovation Trends in Additive Manufacturing (Patents in 3D Printing Technologies)”
EPO Study Released Today: Innovation Trends in Additive Manufacturing 3D printing has evolved from a specialized technology for prototypes to a central technology for manufacturing final products in an increasing variety of industrial sectors. These sectors range from healthcare and...
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Inaugural event of the EPO Observatory: Boosting startups with intellectual property – 17.10.2023
The EPO Observatory on Patents and Technology invites you to its inaugural online event on innovation, intellectual property rights (IP rights), and startups, on October 17, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:30 (CEST). Through a series of presentations, panel discussions, and...
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The bill titled "Ratification of the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement on the International Registration of Industrial Designs, which was approved in Geneva on July 2, 1999, and other provisions" was passed today (14.09.2023) by a majority vote...