Pan-European Seal Programme
The University of Milan joined the Pan-European Seal (PES) Programme, a scheme promoted by two European bodies committed to raising awareness on the topics of intellectual property and patents: EUIPO, the European Union Intellectual Property Office and EPO, the European Patent Office.
More than 100 universities from all over Europe have already joined the initiative.
The programme is open to young and motivated recent graduates and young professionals in different fields: sciences, languages, humanities, law, computer science, economy and politics. No background knowledge of the working topics of the two bodies is required.
Paid internships will start in September 2026 at the EPO and EUIPO international locations, with a minimum duration of 12 months.
Candidates may apply to either the EPO or the EUIPO. Applications to both bodies will be automatically rejected.
For further details on the two bodies and the application requirements and different procedures, please check the information set out below and the EPO and EUIPO communication channels.
Internship office
For information
E-mail assistance: [email protected]
Phone assistance (02.503.12032):
- Tuesday: 10 am to 12 noon
- Thursday: 10 am to 12 noon
Internship locations: Munich, The Hague, Berlin, Vienna, Brussels
Benefits and allowances:
- Interns at the EPO will receive a monthly allowance of ca. EUR 2,300;
- After the initial 12 months and following an internal selection process, the internship may be extended for another two years. Should this be the case, the monthly allowance will be raised at EUR 3,300;
- Selected candidates will benefit from the EPO social security scheme, including healthcare insurance.
Application requirements:
- Nationality of one of the EPO member states;
- Degree earned at the University of Milan not earlier than 1 January 2023;
- Applications are open also to upcoming graduates, provided that they obtain their degree no later than 31 August 2026. Selected candidates will be asked to submit their diploma or an equivalent proof of graduation before the start date of the internship;
- Excellent knowledge of one of the EPO’s three working languages: English, French or German.
How to apply:
Starting from 16 February 2026, interested candidates must submit their online application directly through EPO dedicated platform, by applying to one of the available positions and attaching the following documents:
- Motivation letter in English;
- Updated CV in English, with your signature on it;
- Graduates should attach a degree certificate;
- Upcoming graduates should submit both a provisional declaration pending the conferral of the degree and a certificate of enrolment;
- Language proficiency certificate: only if the candidate already has one. The language proficiency level stated in the application will still be assessed during the interview.
Deadline for submitting the online application: 09 March 2026
The subsequent steps of the selection process and any related communication to candidates will be managed directly by the EPO staff.
Internship locations: Alicante, Brussels and Luxembourg
Benefits and allowances:
Interns at the EUIPO will receive a monthly allowance of ca. EUR 1,300.
Application requirements:
- Degree earned at the University of Milan not earlier then 1 January 2024.
- Applications are open also to upcoming graduates, provided that they obtain their degree no later than 31 August 2026. Selected candidates will be asked to submit their diploma or an equivalent proof of graduation before the start date of the internship;
- Good knowledge of the english language, equivalent to level B2 of the CEFR;
- Good knowledge of another european language is also preferable.
How to apply:
Send an email to the Internship office by 24 february 2026, indicating “EUIPO Pan-European Seal Professional Traineeship Programme” in the subject line and attaching the following documents:
- Motivation letter in English;
- Updated English CV in EUROPASS format, with your signature on it;
- Self-certificate downloadable from UNIMIA, including all exams passed and your graduation date and mark.
Online application (only candidates shortlisted by the University and that will be notified to proceed with the application):
Timeframe for submitting the online application: 01 - 31 March 2026
Candidates shortlisted by the University of Milan, whose names have been notified to the EUIPO, must also apply on the dedicated online platform, otherwise they will be excluded from the selection process.
The online application must include:
- A motivation letter in one of the five working languages used at EUIPO;
- Updated English CV in EUROPASS format, with your signature on it;
- Graduates, should attach a proof of graduation, including the degree mark;
- Soon-to-be-graduates, should submit a provisional declaration pending the conferral of the degree;
- Language proficiency certificate: only if the candidate already has one. The language proficiency level stated in the application will still be assessed during the interview;
- Certificate of completion of at least one of the following online EUIPO courses: “EUTM in a Nutshell” (ca. 4 hours) or “EU in Design” (ca. 45 mins).
To complete the courses, candidates will have to register on the following platform with a “Pan-European Seal account”: EUIPO Academy Learning Portal (EALP).
The subsequent steps of the selection process and any related communication to candidates will be managed directly by the EUIPO staff.