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A new era for the protection of authentic local and European craft products in the single market
From December 2025, artisans can apply for a new geographical indication. The General Secretariat of Industry of the Ministry of Development, in collaboration with the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), has already undertaken a series of initiatives to promote the...
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OBI’s Participation in the Creta Food & Drink Expo in Heraklion, Crete
We would like to inform you that the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) will participate with an informational booth at the Creta Food & Drink Expo, which will take place from March 28th to 30th at the Crete International...
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OBI’s Participation in the 13th Health Forum in Patras
We inform you that the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) will participate in the 13th Health Forum, which will take place at the My Way Hotel in Patras (16 Othonos-Amalias Avenue) on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. OBI will be represented...
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OBI’s Participation in NATO’s Informative Conference “Science for Peace and Security (SPS)”
The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), actively involved in Industrial Property rights related to security, supported NATO’s informative conference “Science for Peace and Security (SPS)”, held at the Eugenides Foundation, under the auspices of the General Secretariat for Research...
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On Tuesday, March 11, the President of the European Patent Office (EPO), Mr. Antonio Campinos, met with the Minister of Justice, Mr. Georgios Floridis and the Deputy Minister of Development, Ms. Anna Mani Papadimitriou.
During the meetings, which were coordinated...
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The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) is participating with its staff in the OTA EXPO 2025 exhibition, which is aimed at Local Government Organizations and all their collaborating entities. The event will take place at the Zappeion Megaron on...
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With the theme “For ALL Women and Girls — Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” on March 8, 2025, we celebrate International Women's Day and unite to expand access to the opportunities offered by the intellectual property system without exclusions.
Joint Statement by...
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SME Fund: Turning Challenges into Opportunities – An Assessment of the Years 2022-2024
The SME Fund is an initiative of the European Commission implemented by the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in collaboration with national and regional intellectual property offices at the national, regional, and community levels.
In Greece, the EUIPO collaborates with...
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Extension of the application deadline for participation in the National Exams of HIPA
We inform you that the application deadline for participation in the National Exams, which will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the headquarters of the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation in Maroussi, Attica (G. Stavroulaki, formerly Pantanassis, no....
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Intellectual Property in the Metaverse: Article on epixeiro.gr
Article by the Head of Search Directorate at OBI, Mr. Demetris Stafylas, on the EUIPO study titled "Impact of Technology Deep Dive Report II, Impact of the metaverse on infringement and enforcement of intellectual property". Summary of the article on epixeiro.gr Full...