By Stavros Varveris, Trainee Lawyer at A. & K. METAXOPOULOS AND PARTNERS LAW FIRM Law No. 5271/2026 introduces a new specialized legal framework combining administrative and criminal regulation for the prevention and repression of art forgery, the protection of the physical integrity of works of art and collectible items, and the establishment of certified expert … Continue Reading
By Kriton Metaxopoulos, Managing Partner, at A. & K. METAXOPOULOS AND PARTNERS LAW FIRM Fairly recently, Greek Parliament passed a Bill introducing serious changes to the representation powers of Greek CMOs in an effort to strengthen their position in the Greek market. These changes seriously affect direct licensing in Greece and introduce rules that clearly favor Collective Management Organizations and limit the right of authors to … Continue Reading
The protection of copyright from infringements taking place via the Internet has been in Greece until today extremely inefficient and time-consuming. Legal experts and copyright holders hope that this situation will alter soon. On July 2017, a new Copyright Law 4481/2017 was adopted amending the existing Copyright Law 2121/1993. The new Law provides dispositions aiming … Continue Reading
