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The European Patent Office in collaboration with the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation presented in a unique exhibition all the modern expertise and technical information contained in the patents of the specialized Platform created by the EPO, with the contribution...
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“Toolkit for Combating Counterfeiting/Imitation”.
On March 19, 2024, the European Commission issued a recommendation for the combating of counterfeiting/imitations and strengthening the enforcement of intellectual property rights. This Recommendation follows the IP Action Plan, approved by the European Commission in November 2020, aimed...
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The opening of the exhibition titled "Technology in the Fight Against Wildfires: Our Inventions Help Build a Better World" organised by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the OBI-Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation, took place successfully on March 12, 2024, at...
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International Women’s Day 2024: Joint Message from National IP Offices
WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) proudly unites today over 70 National Intellectual Property Offices and Organizations worldwide with a joint message: Together, we pledge our support for women in creativity and innovation and renew our commitment to empowering the participation...
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2022 was one of the worst years in the history of wildfires in Europe, as forest fires destroyed over 8.3 million hectares of land, with an incalculable cost in human lives. An area roughly the size of Crete was burned. At...
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Technology in the Fight Against Wildfires. Our Inventions Help Us Build a Better World.
The European Patent Office (EPO) and the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) inaugurate an exhibition at the Zappeion Megaron. Forests are a crucial part of our ecosystem. They...
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2024 WIPO Global Awards – Open Call for Participation for Startups & SMEs until 31/03/24
The WIPO Global Awards honor outstanding businesses and individuals who make smart use of Intellectual Property to commercialize and promote their innovations in the market, while also making a positive contribution to society through their creativity and innovation. This year,...
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Visit of the Director-General of OBI to the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland.
On Friday, February 9, 2024, the Director-General of the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), Mr. Panagiotis Kanellopoulos, visited the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, following an invitation from the President of the Polish Patent Office, Mrs. Edyta...
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Ahead of World Cancer Day (February 4), the European Patent Office (EPO) has just published a new study,which reveals that innovation in the fight against cancer has increased by 70% between 2015 and 2021, as measured by the number...
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Stable Growth in Protection Titles Offered by the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation in 2023.
New Highs Recorded for Patent Applications and Trademark Filings in Greece in 2023 In 2023, Greece saw significant growth in the number of patent applications and trademark filings, maintaining a steady upward trend observed in recent years. The Hellenic Industrial...