BOKU is member of the strategic partner universities of the Pan-European Seal Professional Traineeship Programme.

The Pan-European Seal Professional Traineeship Programme is a vehicle for early talent detection among Europe’s brightest and highest-achieving graduates. It targets young, aspiring graduates from several academic backgrounds (IP and non-IP) who will be sponsored by the EUIPO and the EPO for one year-long, paid traineeships.

Each member of the Pan-European Seal is entitled to submit yearly two shortlists, one for the EUIPO and one for the EPO, from which an average of around 100 trainees in total are selected, according to each student’s profile and considering each Office’s needs. Traineeships take place either at the EUIPO or the EPO with a monthly training allowance, as well as other benefits.

Trainees have the opportunity to benefit from on-the-job coaching by staff, as well as online training, e-courses in their field of expertise and language courses in one of the official languages of each office.

The internships will start in September 2025. Trainees are paid a monthly compensation

Requirements for science and engineering students:
Candidates must:

Requirements for the EPO:

  • Your name should be shortlisted by a university that is a member of the Pan-European Seal network.
  • You should be a national of one of the EPO member states.
  • Diploma of completed university studies at bachelor's level.
  • Excellent knowledge of one of the EPO’s official language (English, German, French).

 

Requirements for EUIPO

  • Be a national of at least one EU Member State (though a limited number of trainees from non-EU countries may be selected).
  • Hold a degree from a PES Member University.
  • Have at least a certified CEF level B1 in English, French, German, Italian, and/or Spanish.
  • Previous participation in international programmes, such as Erasmus+, is a plus.
  • Additional skills in customer service, communication, problem-solving, innovation and leadership, teamwork and flexibility.
  • Be eager to work in an international environment.

How to apply

Apply for a one year paid traineeship at the EPO Patent Office or the EUIPO  - European Union Intellectual Property Office 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.

To apply for the traineeship, your name must be put forward by a PES Member (BOKU).

Please read through the guidelines and information provided below and send us your application until Feb 15th, 2025 (techtransfer@boku.ac.at) indicating your field of competence.

 

EPO:

 

EUIPO:

Further information

Further information and info sessions:

Online info session about the Young Professionals Programme (YPP) on Wednesday, 18 December, 12:00–13

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The virtual visit will provide general information about the EUIPO and its various departments and practices, as well as an overview of the PES Programme and other academic initiatives.

Please find below the available dates for EUIPO Virtual Visit during Q1 2025:

  • Wednesday 22 January 2025
  • Wednesday 12 February 2025
  • Wednesday 26 February 2025
  • Wednesday 12 March 2025

The virtual visit will take place from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (Madrid time) via MS 

If you would like to take part in the virtual visit, please contact the Technology Transfer Team