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On Monday, December 8, 2025, the HCO carried out an educational visit to the Piraeus Music High School, following an invitation from the school’s Deputy Principal, Mr. Theodoros Giatras.
With strong participation, the teacher training organized by HCO in cooperation with the Director and Teachers of the 21st Kindergarten of Patras took place on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. The event was hosted in the school’s events hall and focused on key issues of copyright in education.
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.”
On Monday, 24 November 2025, the Ministry of Digital Governance launched an online public consultation on a draft law providing for the creation of the company “Hellenic Artificial Intelligence Factory S.A.”, under the brand name “Faros AI Factory,” which will operate as a national hub for technological production and innovation.
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 European Commission has published its assessment of the 2023 Recommendation on combating the online piracy of sports and other live events. While it acknowledges certain positive developments, such as the expanded use of dynamic blocking orders in several Member States and enhanced cooperation among national authorities through the network of the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the Commission concludes that overall piracy levels have remained largely unchanged following the non-binding Recommendation.