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European project RESPECT
09.08.2022
The HCO implements an EU project on the protection of copyright and related rights and the use of legal sources of content online.
Signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Hellenic Copyright Organization and WIPO
03.08.2022
The Hellenic Copyright Organization (OPI) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, with which OPI became the authorized body of our country ("national contributor") to the important initiative entitled "WIPO ALERT", which is part of the WIPO “Building Respect for Intellectual Property Database Project”.
Remuneration of music performers and record producers from third (non-EU) countries for recorded music played in the EU
03.08.2022
The European Commission, in the framework of the consultation for the issuance of a Directive for the amendment of the Union law regarding rental and lending rights and certain rights related to intellectual property rights, invites the interested parties to submit their opinions and relevant information.
The Out of Commerce works (OoC works) portal DATATHON closing event
01.07.2022
On June 28-29, 2022, an event was held at the headquarters of the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Alicante for the Out of Commerce works of the DATATHON web portal in collaboration with the Observatory and Europeana.
Intellectual Property and Youth Scoreboard 2022: EUIPO
15.06.2022
The third edition of the IP Youth Scoreboard provides an update on the bahaviours of young people aged 15 to 24 across the European Union regarding IPR infringement.
Visit of the HCO to the Music School of Athens
18.05.2022
On Wednesday 18th of May 2022, representatives of the HCO visited the Music School of Athens in response to the invitation of the school director Mr. Kapetanakis.
Court of Justice of the EU: Decision on Case C-401/19 of the Polish Government against Article 17 of Directive 2019/790 on Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Single Market
06.05.2022
The Court of Justice of the European Union on 26 April 2022, by its decision, rejected the appeal filed by Poland for the annulment of Article 17 of Directive 2019/790 on intellectual property rights and relatives in the digital single market (CDSM).