We inform ECTA members that the revised EUIPO Rules on Mediation, to which ECTA contributed through its Mediation Committee, entered into force on 14 July 2025.The updated rules aim to provide a simplified, clearer, and more efficient process to support the swift resolution of intellectual property disputes.The new rules apply to all mediation requests submitted on or after 14 July 2025 and can be consulted here.

We are pleased to inform ECTA members that the EUIPO Boards of Appeal will host the 5th edition of the IP Mediation Conference in Malta on 16-17 October 2025.The conference will bring together key stakeholders in IP mediation and ADR, including judges, lawyers, mediators, business leaders, and representatives from EU institutions and academia, who will exchange insights, best practices, and emerging trends in the field.As the event will be hybrid, participants will be able to join in-person or online.To find out more and register, please click here.

Register for the ECTA Autumn Meeting in Lyon (30 October-1 November 2025) reserved for Supervisory Board and Committee members only.Often considered the gastronomic capital of France, Lyon enchants with its traditional bouchons, culinary legacy of Paul Bocuse, UNESCO-listed Old Town, and vibrant cultural scene - making it the perfect setting for a memorable (and tasty) ECTA gathering.The Autumn Meeting traditionally provides a more intimate yet enriching opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange within the ECTA community. This year’s workshop theme could not be more appropriate: agricultural and non-agricultural geographical indications, a subject deeply rooted in French identity. From Noix de Grenoble, Brioche de Saint-Genix, Poulet de Bresse, and Bergamote de Nancy to Champagne, Marseille soap, Couteau de Laguiole, and more, the topic promises to be both intellectually and gastronomically inspiring. Evening events will be held at great city venues, with optional Saturday excursions to further enjoy Lyon’s “delights”. We strongly encourage Supervisory Board and Committee members to early register to help us finalise and share the schedule in good time. To find out more about the event and register, log into the ECTA private site and check ECTA Committee meetings 2025.

The newly elected ECTA Committees begin their 2025-2027 term today.We thank the 400+ ECTA members who took part in the General Committee Elections this year - making it one of our most successful ever. As Committees are the core of ECTA, your dedication keeps our association moving forward.To all Committee members: we wish you a rewarding term filled with insightful discussions, impactful projects, and lasting professional connections (and friendships too!)The first in person meeting of the new Committees will take place during the ECTA Autumn Meeting in Lyon (30 October-1 November 2025). This event is exclusively for Supervisory Board and Committee members. Registration opens soon - keep an eye on your ECTA emails!