A scientific event titled “Copyright in the Digital Age” was successfully held on Thursday, 5 March 2026, for the second consecutive year, at the “Sakis Karagiorgas II” Auditorium of Panteion University. The event was organized by staff members of the Hellenic Copyright Organization within the framework of the Memorandum of Educational Cooperation between the HCO and Panteion University.
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On Wednesday, 4 March 2026, the HCO delivered an online training seminar for the staff of the Directorate of Culture and Tourism Development of the Municipality of Thessaloniki. The seminar addressed key copyright issues arising in the planning and implementation of cultural activities and events. During the session, the applicable legal framework, core concepts of copyright law, and practical aspects related to the use of literary and artistic works in the context of public cultural activities were presented.
The Hellenic Copyright Organization successfully participated in the 9th Innovation & Technology Transfer Exhibition – Patras IQ 2026, which took place on 27, 28 February and 1 March 2026 at the Conference and Cultural Center of the University of Patras. The exhibition, established in 2012, has become a leading institution for promoting research, innovation and the connection between academia, entrepreneurship and society.
On 27 February 2026, the HCO carried out an educational visit for the 2nd grade students of the 9th Gymnasium of Patras, following an invitation by the School Director, Ms Martha Nikoletsea, and the teacher responsible for the Skills Workshops course, Ms Nikoletta Skremmyda.
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the “Sakis Karagiorgas” Auditorium of Panteion University, a scientific event will be held on the topic “Intellectual Property in the Digital Age”, within the framework of the MoC between Panteion University and the Hellenic Copyright Organization.
On 11 February 2026, the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) and the University of Nicosia signed a Memorandum of Educational Cooperation aimed at promoting knowledge, research, and public awareness in the field of intellectual property.
A significant development in European digital law has been marked by a recent court ruling in Spain, which requires VPN (Virtual Private Network) service providers to block access to websites accused of illegally streaming sports content.
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The HCO Newsletter – February 2026
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The Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) has received an invitation from the University of Patras to participate in the conference program of the 9th Innovation & Technology Transfer Exhibition – Patras IQ 2026, which will take place on February 27, 28 and March 1, 2026, at the Conference and Cultural Center of the University of Patras. The event is co-organized by the Ministries of Education, Religious Affairs & Sports and Development, the University of Patras, the Hellenic Open University, the Region of Western Greece, and the Chamber of Commerce of Achaia.