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Targeted consultation on the conditions for the remuneration of music performers and record producers from third (non-EU) countries for recorded music played in the EU
25.09.2023
This targeted consultation aims at gathering feedback from stakeholders and Member States on the application of the single equitable remuneration right under Article 8(2) of Directive 2006/115/EC on rental and lending rights in the different Member States. It also seeks to gather information and evidence on the consequences of the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in case C-265/19 (the ‘RAAP’ judgment) as well as feedback on the possible impacts of a legislative proposal.
New EUIPO study on online piracy "Online Copyright Infringement in the EU, Films, Music, Publications, Software and TV, 2017 - 2022"
21.09.2023
A recently published study by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) provides new data on online piracy in EU Member States. According to the new data, online piracy increased by 3.3% in 2022. This increase is largely due to pirated TV shows, series, movies and manga publications.
European Heritage Days 2023
19.09.2023
The European Heritage Days (EHD) which are a joint action of the Council of Europe and the EU, in which Greece has participated since 1996 with the national coordinator of the Directorate of Archaeological Museums, Exhibitions and Educational Programs are celebrated on September 22, 23 and 24.
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) - WIPO Pulse 2023. Global intellectual property perception survey
18.09.2023
WIPO presented a global survey on the perception, awareness and attitudes of the general population with respect to intellectual property rights (WIPO Pulse - Global intellectual property perception survey 2023).
WIPO Pulse is the first survey in the world to examine the awareness and perceptions of the population regarding intellectual property (IP) on an international scale. The results provide insights based on the responses of 25,000 people in 50 countries in the following regions: a) Western Europe and other countries, b) Latin America and the Caribbean, c) Eastern Europe, d) Asia Pacific, e) Africa.
HCO speeches at the 87th Thessaloniki International Fair
07.09.2023
The HCO will participate in the 87th Thessaloniki International Fair with speeches that will take place on Wednesday, 13.09.2023, at 19:00 - 20:30 at the Ministry of Culture's stand (stand 7).
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) - Webinars on intellectual property
23.08.2023
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) organizes Respect for IP webinars. The webinars bring together speakers from a variety of backgrounds, including academics, professionals and officials working in the field of IP enforcement.
European Commission: Recommendation on online piracy of sports and other live events: the Commission services publish KPI’s
02.08.2023
As a follow-up to the adoption of the Recommendation on online piracy of sports and other live events, the Commission services have published Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor and assess its effects.
EUIPO: FAQs on copyright
19.07.2023
Copyright FAQs help inform all european consumers about what is legal and what is not when using copyrighted content, such as music or movies, online.