As part of our efforts to promote intellectual property awareness among university students, the Academy is pleased to announce the launch of two initiatives dedicated to students: Virtual Open Day on 8 October 2025 and a save the date for the upcoming Virtual University Visit on 12 November 2025.
Building on the success of our virtual university visits for students in the PES program, we are now opening up the Virtual Open Day on Design to a wider audience of students beyond the PES program.
EUIPO Academic Initiatives Team announce
Virtual Open Day - 8 October 2025
10:30 - 12:30 CEST
Are you studying or interested in design?
Want to learn how design can be protected and why this is important for a designer?
Join online the Virtual Open Day on 8 October 2025 from 10:30 to 12:30 CEST and:
Discover what is design in intellectual property (IP) and why protecting design matters
Learn how the EUIPO:
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As a current or future designer, explore the DesignEuropa Awards/
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Get access to IP learning resources for design students and academics
Register here: <https://9v5x2.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEagAt1ZRF9k4NDqZJsEX/GFGSGgbYbhYf>