The Hellenic Copyright Organization (OPI) is a legal entity under private law, located in Athens (5, Metsovou Street) and placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. OPI was established according to art. 69 of Law 2121/1993, «Copyright, related rights matters and cultural issues» (Official Gazette Α/25/1993) and its operation is subject to its statute, Presidential Decree 311/1994 (Official Gazette A/165/1994). The Hellenic Copyright Organization is administered by a seven-member Board of Directors.
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Court of Justice of the European Union - Judgment in Case C-10/22 (LEA) - Italian legislation under which independent companies established in another Member State are excluded from copyright management is incompatible with EU law
22.03.2024
The legislation constitutes a restriction on the freedom to provide services that is neither justified nor proportionate. LEA is a collective management organization that is governed by Italian law and... -
European Commission: Recommendation to combat counterfeiting and better protect IPR
21.03.2024
The Commission adopted a recommendation to combat counterfeiting both offline and online, and enhance the enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR). The Recommendation, also known as the EU toolbox... -
Ministry of Culture - Public online consultation on the draft law entitled: "Creative Greece: strengthening the cinematographic, audiovisual and creative sector, establishment of a body for the book sector and other provisions of contemporary culture".
21.03.2024
The Ministry of Culture launched a public online consultation on the draft law entitled: "Creative Greece: strengthening the cinematographic, audiovisual and creative sector, establishment of a body for the... -
European Audiovisual Observatory: Algorithmic transparency and accountability of digital services
14.03.2024
The European Audiovisual Observatory has published a new analysis of algorithms and their regulation through EU law. -
Scientific Event HCO - Law School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: “AI and Copyright”
12.03.2024
The HCO in cooperation with the Law School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens are organizing a scientific event with the title “AI and Copyright”. The event takes place on the occasion of...