Η προστασία των δικαιωμάτων διανοητικής ιδιοκτησίας νομικών προσώπων στις προωθητικές ενέργειες
The protection of legal persons’ IPRS in marketing

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Διανοητική ιδιοκτησία ; Προωθητικές ενέργειεςAbstract
The present thesis aims to examine the intellectual property protection framework for legal entities in marketing, presenting the contractual obligations and rights arising from the use of creative content protected by copyright, trademarks, and other intangible assets in advertising particularly in cases involving advertising agencies or influencers, whether under employment contracts or service/works contracts. Following the clarification of key concepts, emphasis is placed on how the advertised legal entity becomes the rights holder of intellectual property, both in cases where the influencer is linked via an employment contract with the advertising agency or directly with the legal entity itself, and in cases where the influencer or advertising agency acts and operates as an independent third party. The importance of intellectual property rights assignment agreements and licensing agreements is highlighted, and the reader is presented with the full spectrum of claims available to the advertised legal entity against both the advertising agency and influencers. Subsequently, the significance and use of trademarks in promotional activities are discussed, focusing on licenses granted by the legal entity, while also exploring potential claims in cases of trademark infringement whether by the influencer/advertising agency or any third party as well as possible limitations, always focused on the relationship among the advertised legal entity, advertising agencies, and influencers. The thesis also underscores the importance of protecting legal entities’ trade secrets. Contractual agreements are essential to ensure sensitive information is not disclosed. Additionally, protection mechanisms in cases of unlawful use or disclosure are presented. Finally, the thesis critically examines the defense mechanisms available to legal entities against potential violations of their intellectual property rights in the context of modern advertising, drawing insightful and constructive conclusions.