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European Commission – Call for Evidence on the assessment of the Recommendation on combatting online piracy of live sports and events

The European Commission invites stakeholders to submit evidence regarding the assessment of the Recommendation on combatting online piracy of sports and other live events.

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Online educational visits of the HCO to the 3rd Primary School of Kordelio: School year 2024-2025.

On Monday 28 April and Wednesday 30 April 2025, the HCO conducted online educational visits to the 3rd Primary School of Kordelio in Thessaloniki.

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The HCO Newsletter- April 2025

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World Intellectual Property Day Celebration – World IP Day 2025 April 26, 2025

The Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO), in collaboration with the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) and the collective management organizations for musical works in Greece — “AUTODIAXEIRISI,” “ENOSI DIKAIOUCHON EDEM,” “APOLLON,” “ERATO,” “GRAMMO,” and “GEA – GRAMMO, ERATO, APOLLON” — celebrates this year’s World Intellectual Property Day, established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), with a special event dedicated to music creation and its ecosystem.

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European Commission – Study on Contractual Practices Affecting the Transfer of Copyright and Related Rights

This study provides an overview of the contractual practices used in certain creative sectors, such as the audiovisual sector, music, visual arts, video games, and literary works, focusing on the transfer of copyright and related rights from creators/performers and audiovisual producers to third parties exploiting these rights.

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European Commission – Consultation on the Commission’s Guidelines for Clarifying the Scope of the General Rules for Artificial Intelligence in the AI Act

On 22 April, the Commission issued a press release seeking to contribute to the clarification of rules concerning general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and inviting stakeholders to draw on their practical experience to help shape clear and accessible EU rules for GPAI models through a targeted consultation that will contribute to the upcoming Commission guidelines.

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World Intellectual Property Day – April 26, 2025 “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP!”

This year, World Intellectual Property Day celebrates music, which is much more than just sounds and melodies. It is culture, identity, and expression. Behind every song, there are creators – composers, lyricists, performers, producers – who deserve respect, recognition, and protection for their work. Intellectual property ensures that they can make a living from their art and continue to inspire.

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IMPF – General Assembly and Conference of Independent Music Publishers, Athens, April 3–4, 2025

IMPF welcomed its members to Athens for the 2025 General Assembly and Conference, held on April 3 and 4. The event brought together independent music publishers from around the world to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, with IMPF President Annette Barrett opening the proceedings.

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Cooperation between the HCO – DPE A’ Athens (5th Place). Participation of HCO in training of 1st and 2nd grade teachers of Primary School

On Monday 8 April 2025, the HCO participated for the third time in a training workshop for teachers organized by the Department of Primary Education of Athens (5th Place) that took place at the 5th Primary School of Galatsi.

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Visit of Professors and Students from the Stockholm University to HCO

On April 4, 2025, an educational visit took place at the offices of HCO, involving professors and Ph. D candidates from the Law School of Stockholm University. The visit was organized at the request of Ms. Frantzeska Papadopoulou, Professor of Private Law at Stockholm University.