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Copyrightschool 2025: For one more year we bring copyright into the classroom

2025 was another year of active and tangible presence of the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) alongside the educational community, within the framework of the ten-year Copyrightschool project. Through school visits, teacher training activities, and collaborations across the country, the HCO continued to bring copyright awareness into the classroom, directly linking it to everyday educational practice.

The year began in January in Argos, with a seminar for teachers of the 2nd Primary School, and continued in Athens through a collaboration with the 2nd Model High School of Athens, where a cycle of three visits was carried out for 3rd grade students.

Argos, 29.1.2025

During the first months of 2025, the HCO also visited schools in Attica and Thessaloniki, through in-person and online activities, engaging with primary and lower secondary students on the legal use of digital content and their role as creators.

16th Primary School of Kamatero, 2.6.2025

The educational visit to the 6th Primary School of Kamatero highlighted the experiential approach of Copyrightschool, as pupils had already worked in class with digital tools and educational material developed by the HCO.

6th Primary School of Kamatero, 2.6.2025

At the same time, particular emphasis was placed on teacher training. From February to April, the HCO participated in a series of training events organized by the Directorate of Primary Education of A΄Athens, covering all primary school grades.
In February, an online seminar in collaboration with the Regional Network “Film Education” reached approximately 100 teachers, linking copyright with audiovisual creation. Cooperation with the 3rd Primary School of Kordelio continued through online educational visits and seminars for both students and teachers, strengthening the HCO’s long-standing relationship with the school community.

In the autumn of 2025, the HCO travelled to Epirus. In October, a series of activities took place in Epirus, focusing on Arta and Ioannina: teacher training workshops, school visits, and open discussions on the proper use of digital content and the use of the Copyrightschool platform. More than 150 teachers and students participated in these activities in total.
During the same period, online training sessions for primary and secondary education teachers were held in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Eastern Attica, with the participation of a large number of teachers.

Arta, 8.10.2025

The year concluded with a teacher training session in Patras in December and an educational visit to the Music High School of Piraeus, where more than 50 students and teachers discussed copyright issues in the contemporary digital environment, including references to new technological challenges.

Patra, 3.12.2025

Throughout 2025, a total of 11 seminars, training sessions, and school visits—both in-person and online—were carried out, bringing the HCO into direct contact with more than 520 teachers and over 200 students in schools across the country.

2025 confirmed that Copyrightschool is a stable point of reference for the educational community. Through continuous presence in schools, teacher training, and educational resources, the HCO strengthened the dialogue on copyright in a practical and applicable way.
In 2026, Copyrightschool continues in the same direction: supporting teachers, providing meaningful information, and maintaining an active presence where everyday school life takes shape.

For seminars, school visits, and/or educational material requests, please contact the HCO: info@opi.gr

 

 

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HCO and EPOE Seminar on Digital Piracy – 22 May 2025

The Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO), in collaboration with the Audiovisual Works Protection Society (EPOE), is organizing a seminar on the topic “Addressing Digital Piracy: Challenges, Evidence, and Legal Solutions in the Digital World”, on Thursday May 22, 2025, at Danaos Cinema (109 Kifisias Avenue, Athens) from 10:00 to 14:45.

The seminar is part of HCO’s ongoing efforts to inform and raise awareness among the public, as well as judicial and law enforcement authorities, about digital piracy and copyright violations.

During the event, the following topics will be presented:

  • Modern criminological approaches to digital piracy
  • The existing legal framework and its applications
  • Technical tools for analyzing and using digital evidence
  • Assessments of the impact of violations on culture, sports, the economy, and the creative industries

For the conference programme select here.

Attendance is only possible after registration via info@opi.gr.

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International Conference for the 30th Anniversary of the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO), “Copyright in the Spotlight” – Part 2

As part of the afternoon session of the International Conference “Copyright in the Spotlight,” held on March 7, 2025, the discussion focused on challenges and strategies in areas such as collective rights management, the impact of artificial intelligence on this field, and methods to combat online piracy.

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International Conference for the 30th Anniversary of the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) “Copyright in the Spotlight” – Part 1

The International Conference for the 30th anniversary of the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) titled “Copyright in the Spotlight”, was held on March 7, 2025, at the “Dimitrios Pandermalis” Auditorium in the Acropolis Museum. Distinguished personalities from across Europe gathered to examine the challenges and the future of copyright.

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Signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between HCO and OBI

On Thursday, February 27, 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Industrial Property Organization (OBI) and the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO). The Memorandum was signed at OBI’s offices in Marousi.

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Collaboration between HCO and Regional Network “Film Education”

On Thursday, February 27, 2025, HCO in collaboration with the Regional Network “Film Education,” held an online seminar for the training of the network’s member educators.

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The HCO Newsletter – November 2024

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IP in Education Network – Intellectual Property and Next-Gen

On 22 and 23 October 2024, the EUIPO Intellectual Property (IP) in Education Network held its second meeting of the year, this time online. The Network is composed of representatives from EU Ministries of Education, IP offices and other relevant stakeholders.

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Educational Programme for Primary Education – Copyright & Related Rights

The educational programme “Copyright and Related Rights”, approved by the IEP, is addressed to teachers and pupils of primary education. The programme was created by a team of teachers in collaboration with the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO).

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The HCO Newsletter – September 2024

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