The HCO organized a scientific event on the topic “Digital Services Act (DSA) and Copyright – A new balance in Digital Services” on Tuesday, 24 January 2023, at the Athens Bar Association’s Event Hall (16:00 – 19:30).
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The HCO in cooperation with the Law School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens are organizing a conference with the title “Recent legislative changes in copyright law: laws 4996/2022 and 4961/2022″.
On Monday, 23rd January 2023, an HCO representative paid a second online visit to the 3rd grade of Zosimaia High School of Ioannina.
During the visit, the HCO lawyer, Mrs. M. Sinanidou, talked to the pupils of the 3rd grade of the High School about copyright law, the importance of respecting it, with particular emphasis on the digital environment. In addition, Ms. Sinanidou talked about the HCO and the services it provides to the public.
The WIPO Traditional Knowledge Division is seeking an intern to collaborate in Geneva from 1 April 2023, for an initial period of six months, possibly renewable for another six months. Applicants should have a background in intellectual property (IP) law, a university degree and an interest in the relationship between intellectual property and traditional knowledge, genetic resources and/or traditional cultural expressions and intergovernmental processes.
On Wednesday 18th January 2023, a representative of the HCO visited online the 3rd grade of Zosimaia High School of Ioannina.
Combating online piracy on live content
The European Commission has launched the actions on live content piracy initiative, to provide a toolbox to combat the illegal broadcasting of live events, in particular sports events. Building on relevant EU legislation, the Commission will encourage Member States and private actors to use the tools available in EU law to tackle illegal live streaming more effectively.
The HCO Newsletter – January 2023
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The HCO is organizing a scientific event on the topic “Digital Services Act and Copyright – A new balance in Digital Services” that will take place on Tuesday, 24 January 2023, at the Athens Bar Association’ s Event Hall (16:00 – 19:30).
The third edition of the book “Collective Management of Intellectual Property Rights and Related Rights” presents an in-depth review with useful updates on the various systems, legislative options and best practices of CMO’s worldwide. The publication also sheds light on new developments in the field of intellectual property rights and related rights, including digital, technology and business trends, from around the world. In addition, there is a detailed discussion of topics such as competition aspects, national response and the various models of collective management.
The Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on 14 December 2022 signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
