{"id":21520,"date":"2026-03-03T13:26:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.obi.gr\/?p=21520"},"modified":"2026-03-06T13:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:38:10","slug":"participation-of-the-hellenic-industrial-property-organisation-obi-in-the-9th-patras-iq-exhibition-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.obi.gr\/en\/participation-of-the-hellenic-industrial-property-organisation-obi-in-the-9th-patras-iq-exhibition-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Participation of the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) in the 9th Patras IQ Exhibition 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) actively participated in the 9th Patras IQ Exhibition 2026, held on 27\u201328 February and 1 March 2026 <\/strong>in Patras<\/strong>, contributing actively to the dialogue on the strategic management of Intellectual Property, technology transfer, and the commercial maturation of research knowledge.<\/p>\n

Ms.<\/strong> Uioulli Papapostolou, \u00a0<\/strong><\/a>Director of Technological Information and Head of the OBI Innovation Agency, in her presentation titled \u201cFrom Ideas to Impact: The Role of Industrial Property in the Commercial Maturation of Innovation\u201d<\/strong>, presented the strategic framework through which Industrial Property<\/strong> becomes an essential tool for economic growth and international competitiveness.<\/p>\n

She highlighted the process through which a timely and comprehensive Intellectual Property strategy shapes the transition from academic research to commercially viable and scalable innovation, while at the same time strengthening the development of a shared strategic perspective among universities, research teams, and the business community.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Public interest during the panel discussion was particularly strong, with Ms. Papapostolou<\/strong> receiving a series of substantive questions and engaging in a fruitful dialogue on the strategic use of Intellectual Property.<\/p>\n

The presentation ant the panel are available via live streaming here: Patras IQ 2026 | Hall \u03994 – Saturday, 28 February 2026 – YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n

At the Organisation’s booth, Ms. Vivian Makri,<\/a> Head of the Innovation Dissemination Department at the Directorate of Technological Information, Mr. Anastasios Kardaris<\/a>, associate of the Directorate of Technological Information, and Mr. Theodoros Chalkidis<\/strong>, associate of the Directorate of Technological Information, based at the OBI Regional Office in Patras, provided personalized guidance on patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and international protection, serving as a hub for information and strategic support for the innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n