Journalism And Copyrights

The Unified Patent Court and unitary patent have been a reality now since 1 June 2023. For our latest digested thoughts on the UPC and review of its most recent decisions see our Q3 2026 briefing...

The recent reform of Greek TM law (2012) saw the advent of the "Hellenic Trademark" (Elliniko Sima).

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks has received the trademark for his famous nickname, "Greek Freak", to be used on backpacks and various articles of clothing.

On 30 January 2026, the New Law 5271/2026 (the Law) was published, establishing a dedicated legal framework to strengthen the protection of Works of Art and Collectible Items through enhanced criminal liability, expanded institutional mechanisms and increased penalties for forgery, fraud and intentional damage to cultural property.

From playful fan tributes to commercial use, AI-generated "Ghibli-style" art is raising big questions about copyright, creativity, and consent.

Summary: Registering a trademark, whether at the national or EU level, is a legitimate and commercially beneficial practice for businesses. It protects a company's investments in continuously...

In its decision no 1589/2017 the Greek Supreme Court upheld the appeal brought by the Greek company "DPH" against the Dutch company "P".

On 30 July 2026, the New Law 5324/20261 (the Law) was published, which introduces practical and targeted amendments to Greece's two principal statutes governing copyright and collective rights management, i.e. Laws 2121/19932 and 4481/20173. The amendments are intended to improve the operation of the collective management system, enhance legal certainty and facilitate the administration and distribution of copyright-related revenues in Greece.

Young entrepreneurs are driving innovation, creating new markets, and challenging traditional ways of doing business. While creativity and ambition are essential for success, legal protection is just as important.