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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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... -
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... -
The HCO Newsletter - July 2022
14.07.2022
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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... -
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.