The Committee on Legal Affairs of the European Parliament approved on 28 January, by 17 votes in favour, 3 against and 2 abstentions, a series of proposals aimed at ensuring full transparency and fair remuneration for creators and rightholders regarding the use of protected works by generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
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The European Union Intellectual Property Network (EUIPN), which consists of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the national intellectual property offices of the EU Member States, and the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property, has announced the launch of a new online platform aimed at supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in intellectual property matters.
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The HCO Newsletter – January 2026
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On Monday, 19 January 2026, a Memorandum of Educational Cooperation was signed in a cordial atmosphere between the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) and the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO), during a meeting held at EPLO’s offices in Plaka. The Memorandum inaugurates an important collaboration aimed, among other things, at the exchange of know-how and the development of joint initiatives in areas of mutual interest.
The European Commission has launched a consultation with stakeholders aimed at supporting the implementation of the obligation for providers of general-purpose AI models to identify and comply with rights reservations expressed by rightholders.
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Works Entering the Public Domain in 2026
The year 2026 brings into the public domain significant works of European and global cultural heritage, as copyright protection expires for creators who passed away in 1955. These works become freely accessible and may be used without prior authorisation, opening up new opportunities for creativity, education, and cultural dissemination.
On Tuesday, 23 December 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO), during a meeting held at the Rectorate offices.
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The HCO Newsletter – December 2025
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On Monday, December 8, 2025, the HCO carried out an educational visit to the Piraeus Music High School, following an invitation from the school’s Deputy Principal, Mr. Theodoros Giatras.
With strong participation, the teacher training organized by HCO in cooperation with the Director and Teachers of the 21st Kindergarten of Patras took place on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. The event was hosted in the school’s events hall and focused on key issues of copyright in education.