The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently launched the new thematic section “Knowledge and Cultural Institutions Corner” as part of its Copyright Knowledge Centre.
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According to the Press Release issued by the Hellenic Police on 17 June 2026, a criminal organization that had been systematically and professionally engaged in the illegal provision of subscription television services via the internet (IPTV) was dismantled.
The European Commission has published the final Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content, with the aim of supporting providers and users of generative AI systems in complying with the transparency obligations set out in the AI Act.
The Committee for the Notification of Online Copyright and Related Rights Infringements (EDPPI) has once again succeeded in securing the removal of 50 pirate websites from Google’s search results.
The European Union launched a public consultation (Call for Evidence) on 13 May 2026 regarding a new targeted legislative initiative entitled “Directive enhancing the copyright environment for European creativity and innovation,” marking the beginning of a review process and the potential modernization of the European copyright framework.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has published a study on the databases and metadata standards used across the European Union to record information relating to copyright-protected works. The study represents the first step towards the development of a new interoperability service, CopyrightView.
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The HCO Newsletter – May 2026
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The HCO is participating in ONX Showcase.Athens.2026, organized by Onassis ONX, with an open day of talks, discussions, and workshops dedicated to the relationship between GenAI, intellectual property, ethics, and contemporary forms of creative production. As part of the event, Maria G. Sinanidou, Lawyer, Scientific Associate, HCO, and Accredited Mediator, will take part in the panel discussion titled “Owning Your Work in the Age of Generative Media,” on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 12:15 to 13:00.
The Hellenic Copyright Organization organises and invites you to attend a webinar entitled “Like Company – and related EU level developments in the world of AI and copyright”, featuring keynote speaker Ted Shapiro, Expert in international and European copyright law, Partner and Head of Brussels office, Wiggin.
The Hellenic Copyright Organization, in the context of its continuous monitoring of European developments in the field of copyright, informs that the European Commission is currently conducting a survey as part of the review of Directive (EU) 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market (DSM Directive). The purpose of the survey is to assess the implementation and effectiveness of the Directive from the perspective of stakeholders and interested parties, through the collection of opinions and experiences.