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18.05.2022 - Visit of the HCO to the Music School of Athens

On Wednesday 18th of May 2022, representatives of the HCO visited the Music School of Athens in response to the invitation of the school director Mr. Kapetanakis.
During the visit, the HCO lawyer, Mrs. M. Sinanidou, talked to the teachers of the school about the work of the HCO, the importance of copyright protection as well as the avoidance of actions that infringe copyright with an emphasis on the digital environment.
26.04.2022 - The World Intellectual Property Day celebrates youth, innovation and creativity

The topic for this year’s Intellectual Property Day (IP Day) by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is “IP and Youth: Innovating for a better future”.
14.04.2022 - Seminar for kindergarten teachers of the Municipality of Fthiotida

On Thursday 14 April 2022, the HCO participated in a seminar for the kindergarten teachers of the Municipality of Fthiotida. The seminar took place at the Livanates Kindergarten and was organized after an invitation of the Head of the Livanates Kindergarten Ms. M. Tsiahri.
During the visit, the lawyer-scientific associate of the HCO, Mrs. Maria G. Sinanidou, talked to the kindergarten teachers about the work of the HCO, the importance of copyright protection as well as the avoidance of actions that infringe copyright with an emphasis on the digital environment.
13.04.2022 - Vote for the top: Youth Video Competition for the World IP Day by WIPO

The online public vote to select the winners of the World IP Day Video Competition is now open. You have until April 22 to cast your vote.
The competition has attracted entries from 63 countries. The World Intellectual Property Organization is inviting you to look at these entries and select the top ones.
22.03.2022 - Visit of the HCO to the 1st High School of Voula

On Friday 18th March 2022, the HCO visited the 1st High School of Voula in response to the invitation of the school teacher Mrs. I. Gardiki.
During the visit, the HCO lawyer, Mrs. Eva Moustaka, talked to the teachers of the school about the work of the HCO, the importance of copyright protection as well as the avoidance of actions that infringe copyright with an emphasis on the digital environment. The event was attended by other schools’ teachers via Webex.
09.03.2022 - New studies by the EUIPO

Online copyright infringement in the European Union
Music, Films and TV (2017-2020), Trends and Drivers
According to an EUIPO study published in 2021, online piracy slows down but Europeans still access pirate content 6 times a month on average.
03.03.2022 - Educational webinar for the 1st and 7th High Schools of Katerini

On Thursday, March 3rd 2022, the HCO organized an educational webinar for the students of the 1st and 7th High Schools of Katerini.
The lawyer-scientific associate of the HCO, Mrs. Maria G. Sinanidou, talked to the students of the second grade about the work of the HCO, the importance of copyright protection as well as the avoidance of actions that infringe copyright with an emphasis on the digital environment.
25.02.2022 - European Project RESPECT: Competition for young people/create a video

Through our project RESPECT, we invite you to create and send us an original video, promoting the use of legal sources online in relation to cultural content such as movies, music, software, books, videogames etc. The aim of RESPECT project is to raise awareness on respecting copyright and thus supporting the creators and artists.
17.02.2022 - European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) - Frequently Asked Questions on Copyright for Teachers

The EUIPO published the FAQs on Copyright for Teachers for use by teachers and students in the European Union.
The 15 questions aim to provide teachers and students with clear and accurate information on uses of protected content allowed in the context of education and training, in particular online. In addition, teachers will become aware of the opportunities copyright protection offers them, as potential creators of works within the context of education.
01.02.2022 - Second visit of the HCO to the 2nd Experimental High School of Athens

On Tuesday 01 February 2022, the HCO continuing its cooperation with the 2nd Experimental High School of Athens and in response to the invitation of the school teacher Mrs. S. Pashaliori, visited the school for a second time.
During the two hour visit, the lawyer-scientific associate of the HCO, Mrs. Maria G. Sinanidou, talked to the students of the third grade about the work of the HCO, the importance of copyright protection as well as the avoidance of actions that infringe copyright with an emphasis on the digital environment.
31.01.2022 - The European Commission puts forward declaration on digital rights and principles

The European Commission is proposing to the European Parliament and Council to sign up to a declaration of rights and principles that will guide the digital transformation in the EU.
The draft declaration on digital rights and principles aims to give everyone a clear reference point about the kind of digital transformation Europe promotes and defends. It will also provide a guide for policy makers and companies when dealing with new technologies.
18.01.2022 - Visit of the HCO to the 2nd Experimental High School of Athens

On Tuesday 18th of January 2022, the HCO visited the 2nd Experimental High School of Athens in response to the invitation of the school teacher Mrs. S. Pashaliori.
During the two hour visit, the lawyer-scientific associate of the HCO, Mrs. Maria G. Sinanidou, talked to the students of the third grade about the work of the HCO, the importance of copyright protection as well as the avoidance of actions that infringe copyright with an emphasis on the digital environment.
11.01.2022 - The HCO Newsletter, January 2022

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09.12.2021 - The HCO Newsletter, December 2021

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03.12.2021 - European Commission - CulturEU Funding Guide

The European Commission presented the CulturEU Funding Guide and web tool for funding opportunities for the cultural and creative sectors in European Union programs 2021-2027.
Stakeholders can automatically filter relevant funding opportunities based on their needs, their sector and the type of organisation they represent.
10.11.2012 - RESPECT: Launch by the HCO of a European Union program for young people aged 15-24 to raise awareness about copyright and related rights protection as well as the use of legal content online

The HCO in cooperation with SIgmaLive, the largest media portal in Cyprus and GeInnovation, a Spanish organization, launched RESPECT program which is financed by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
The program is titled “Awareness raising campaign on the benefits of protecting IPR by encouraging the use of legal sources online” and it is targeted towards young people aged 15-24.