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The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) successfully participated in the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) 2026, an institution of major importance for the country’s business, economic and social activity. Once again, this year, OBI made a substantial contribution to informing and...
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The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) participated in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) international conference on "IP and Gender", which brought together representatives of national intellectual property offices, international organisations and innovation stakeholders to promote the equal participation...
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The specialized workshop organized by the Hellenic Industrial Property Academy (HIPA) and the NTUA Technology Transfer Office, entitled “The Contribution of Patents as a Source of Technological Information (Patent Literature)”, was successfully held on Thursday, 11 June 2026, at...
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OBI’s Participation in the 2nd OTA EXPO 2026 – Athens Conservatoire, 8–9 June 2026
The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) participated in the 2nd OTA EXPO 2026, an event that fosters synergies between local government, institutions, and the market, held on 8–9 June 2026 at the Athens Conservatoire.
OBI’s participation in the event forms...
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Design Guides Consumer Choices Across the EU – Risks of Counterfeiting and Imitation Persist
According to the latest data from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), Design has emerged as one of the most influential factors affecting the purchasing decisions of European consumers. As its importance continues to grow, so do the risks...
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The event “Intellectual Property and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!”, organized by the Hellenic Copyright Organization on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Olympic Museum of Athens (Golden Hall), was successfully completed as part of the World Intellectual Property Day...
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The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) announces and launches today, April 3, 2026, the Exercise “Public Infrastructure 2050 | Technological Foresight for Climate Resilience,” aiming to support the country’s long-term planning for public infrastructure (both built and natural) and...
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The future needs her: Advancing women in STEM.
Women in science have a future — and the future needs them! On 3 March 2026, the European Patent Office (EPO) is hosting an open, free online event dedicated to the progress of women in research, innovation and patents.
What you...
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The continuous and strong increase in Patent and Trademark filings in 2025 clearly demonstrates that users of the Industrial Property system—individuals, businesses, universities, and research centers—are increasingly recognizing the importance and benefits of protecting their intellectual creations.
The Hellenic Industrial...
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Presentation of the publication “Technology on the Move”, WIPO, 17/02/2026
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) invites you to the presentation of the publication “Technology on the Move”, as part of the World Intellectual Property Report (WIPR) 2026. The event will take place at WIPO headquarters in Geneva on...