18:20 – Inventions: Protection and strategy

The inventions sector is undoubtedly one of the most important growth factors for innovation and entrepreneurship, but also for the economy of a country. Basic conditions are the protection of the Intellectual Property Rights and the right strategy to exploit them. Two professionals – experts from the sole competent organisation in these matters in Greece, the Industrial Property Organisation, “give their lights” in this direction.

Participants:
Dr. P. Gaganatsou.Head,Directorate of Technological Information, Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI), Dr. S Koutivas. Director, Search Directorate, Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI)

The Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) has the exclusive competence in Greece for the protection of patents and industrial designs. It provides also technological information services from patents (AL) through international databases.
Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI)