Looking to kick-start your career at an international organisation?

Apply for a one year paid traineeship at the EPO - European Patent Office, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster or the EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster in the framework of the Pan-European Seal Professional Traineeship Programme, with the possibility for an extension for up to three years, based on merits and performance.

As strategic partner university TU Wien is entitled to submit a yearly shortlist of candidates to the EPO and EUIPO, from which the trainees will be selected, according to each student’s profile and considering the Offices’ needs.

"How to apply” online-info session for students on Wednesday 5th of February at 12:00 – 13:00 CET. Access through a short registration here:
https://epo-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EIr2lC38QXKR1zdt9T97-w, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster
(For the data protection statement, see EPO website, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster)

Deadline to apply at TU Wien: February 15, 2025

Each shortlisted candidate has to upload the application at EPO until March 15, 2025 or at EUIPO until March 31, 2025.

In June 2025 the EPO will communicate the results to candidates. The internships will start mid-September 2025  and last for a period of 12 months.

EPO:  Pan-European Seal Young Professionals Programme website , öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster

 

Video screenshot: The Pan-European Seal Young Professionals Programme at the EPO

Video: The Pan-European Seal Young Professionals Programme at the EPO, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster

Check out this video to get an insight into the Pan-European Seal Young Professionals Programme and to hear what our Young Professionals really think about the programme.

EUIPO: Click here for a  YouTube video about the EUIPO, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster, click here for testimonials of the PES Programme, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster

How to apply:

Please read through the guidelines and information provided below.
Send your full application until February 15th 2025 per E-mail to rt@tuwien.ac.at containing:

  • letter of motivation, including the preferred business area
  • updated Curriculum Vitae
  • degree/Master’s diploma (provisional certifications accepted)

Requirements for students:   

Your name must be shortlisted by TU Wien or another university that is a member of the Pan-European Seal network, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster

By the start of the traineeship, eligible candidates

  • must possess the nationality of an EPO Member State  EPO member states
  • should hold a bachelor's/master's degree or be currently enrolled for PhD studies in a relevant field
  • should be excellent in at least one of the EPO’s working languages (English, French or German)

Please find information about the programme in the PDFs and links  provided:   

EPO:

EUIPO:

 

 

Kickstart your career in Intellectual Property (IP) with our Pan-European Seal Young Professionals Programme fpr up to three years. Vacancies open until15 March 2025 More information on: epo.org/young-professionals

Kickstart your career in Intellectual Property (IP) with our Pan-European Seal Young Professionals Programme for up to three years! Vacancies open until 15 March 2025 More information on: epo.org/young-professionals