Registration for the EUIPO Trade Mark and Design Education Programme (ETMD EP) is open until 30 June 2023!

Two programmes are offered for the 2023-2024 cycle:

3rd edition of the ETMD EP for paralegals

This programme is aimed for professionals working as IP administrators, legal assistants, or corporate employees who deal with legal or related concerns.

This edition will run from September 2023 to February 2024 and will offer 60 places, which will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Please find out more here.


5th edition of the ETMD EP for practitioners

This programme has been revamped, focusing on more practical activities and with the possibility to choose between different tracks:

- trade mark and design track (full programme);
- trade mark track;
- design track.

This edition will run from October 2023 to June 2024 and will offer 60 places, which will be allocated based on candidates’ experience and motivation. Please find out more here.

For further information or any clarifications you can contact etmdep@euipo.europa.eu.

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We encourage our members to participate in the programme and/or invite paralegals in their firms to apply.

ECTA has been advocating for introducing a special programme for paralegals and participating in the Steering Committee.