Category: Events

Following the signing of the Educational Cooperation Memorandum between the University of Patras and the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) on December 4, 2025 at the Rector’s Office, a scientific lecture titled “Copyright in the Academic Community” took place in the University’s Ceremony Hall.
The event was honoured by the presence of the Deputy Minister of Culture, Mr. Iason Fotilas, who delivered a welcome address.

The lecture brought together professors, students, and members of the University Library, offering them the opportunity to be informed about contemporary issues related to intellectual property. It aimed to promote understanding and dialogue on copyright and related rights, the lawful use of works within the educational process, and the importance of safeguarding creativity.

HCO representatives 
• Ms. Maria-Dafne Papadopoulou, Acting Director of HCO
• Ms. Maria G. Sinanidou, Attorney-at-Law, Scientific Associate & Mediator
• Ms. Eva Moustaka, Attorney-at-Law, HCO 
presented the fundamental principles of intellectual property, the exceptions and limitations applicable to educational institutions, as well as current challenges concerning Copyright and Artificial Intelligence.

The audience engaged actively with questions, demonstrating strong interest in the topics discussed. The collaboration between the University of Patras and HCO will continue within the framework of the newly signed Memorandum, through upcoming seminars and activities designed to further enhance knowledge exchange and raise awareness on intellectual property matters.

Photo material from the event follows.

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, a Memorandum of Educational Cooperation was signed in a warm and collaborative atmosphere between the University of Patras and the Hellenic Copyright Organization, during a meeting held at the offices of the University’s Rectorate.

On Thursday 2025, the HCO conducted online educational seminar for the teachers of the 3rd Primary School of Kordelio in Thessaloniki.

The Hellenic Copyright Organization, under the auspices of the Greek section of AIPPI, successfully held an online event on Friday, November 28, 2025, entitled “Copyright Law and Artificial Intelligence – AIPPI International Resolution.”

The Hellenic Copyright Organization and the University of Patras inaugurate their new educational collaboration and organize a lecture titled: “Copyright in the Scientific Community” on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30, at the Ceremony Hall of the University of Patras.

The Hellenic Copyright Organization cordially invites you to an online event on “Copyright Law and Artificial Intelligence – The AIPPI International Resolution” with keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Jan Bernd Nordemann, LL.M. (Cambridge), specialized attorney in Copyright, Media, and Industrial Property Law (Germany), Honorary Professor at Humboldt-University Berlin, and Chair of the Plenary Session at the AIPPI World Congress 2025 on the Resolution “Copyright & AI”.

On Monday, October 20, 2025, HCO in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of East Attica, organized an online seminar titled “Copyright in our lives” for primary education teachers in the region.

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, HCO in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of East Attica, held an online seminar titled “Copyright in Our Lives” for secondary education teachers in the region.

On October 10, 2025, and following an invitation from the School Principal, Mr. Ioannis Koulis, a visit took place at the 9th Primary School of Arta, marking the third stop in the series of activities “Copyright in Our Lives.”

As part of the event series “Copyright in Our Lives”, an educational seminar was held in Ioannina on Thursday, October 9, 2025, for General Education teachers of the Regional Directorate of Primary Education of Ioannina.