ΟΠΙOn Monday, 23rd January 2023, an HCO representative paid a second online visit to the 3rd grade of Zosimaia High School of Ioannina.
During the visit, the HCO lawyer, Mrs. M. Sinanidou, talked to the pupils of the 3rd grade of the High School about copyright law, the importance of respecting it, with particular emphasis on the digital environment. In addition, Ms. Sinanidou talked about the HCO and the services it provides to the public.
The WIPO Traditional Knowledge Division is seeking an intern to collaborate in Geneva from 1 April 2023, for an initial period of six months, possibly renewable for another six months. Applicants should have a background in intellectual property (IP) law, a university degree and an interest in the relationship between intellectual property and traditional knowledge, genetic resources and/or traditional cultural expressions and intergovernmental processes.
On Wednesday 18th January 2023, a representative of the HCO visited online the 3rd grade of Zosimaia High School of Ioannina.
The European Commission has launched the actions on live content piracy initiative, to provide a toolbox to combat the illegal broadcasting of live events, in particular sports events. Building on relevant EU legislation, the Commission will encourage Member States and private actors to use the tools available in EU law to tackle illegal live streaming more effectively.
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The HCO is organizing a scientific event on the topic “Digital Services Act and Copyright – A new balance in Digital Services” that will take place on Tuesday, 24 January 2023, at the Athens Bar Association’ s Event Hall (16:00 – 19:30).
The third edition of the book “Collective Management of Intellectual Property Rights and Related Rights” presents an in-depth review with useful updates on the various systems, legislative options and best practices of CMO’s worldwide. The publication also sheds light on new developments in the field of intellectual property rights and related rights, including digital, technology and business trends, from around the world. In addition, there is a detailed discussion of topics such as competition aspects, national response and the various models of collective management.
The Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on 14 December 2022 signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
The study “EU enforcement of intellectual property rights: results at the EU border and in the EU internal market, 2021” has been produced from data on arrests at the EU border reported by the customs authorities of all Member States, as well as data on arrests within the internal market reported by the enforcement authorities of the Member States.
The HCO is organizing a scientific event on the topic “Digital Services Act and Copyright – A new balance in Digital Services” that will take place on Tuesday, 24 January 2023, at the Athens Bar Association’ s Event Hall (16:00 – 19:00).