ECTA promotes knowledge and professionalism of members and owners alike in the fields of trade marks, designs, copyright, geographical indications and other IP rights, within the European Union. 

The association was founded in 1980, with the initial aim to create an association of IP practitioners, whose main interest was focused on trade marks, and to be involved in the creation of a European trade mark system.

There was no Community Trade Mark system (CTM) at that time and it was still uncertain whether it would ever become reality. However, ECTA was able to play an active role in the drafting of the CTM regulation. In 1998, its role was redefined so as to follow more closely the implementation of the CTM system. 

Currently, the CTM (now EUTM) system has been fully implemented and ECTA has also been actively involved in the reform of the CTM in the recent years by providing various parties with well reasoned opinions and contributions.

ECTA is following and actively contributing to many ongoing legislative and implementation processes, including the recently finalised EU copyright law reform, the ongoing reform of the design law, evaluation of domain names practices and much more. 

To learn more about ECTA's activities, follow us on LinkedIn and on our website www.ecta.org/ www.ecta.eu

ECTA (official)

Rue des Colonies 18 serves as a hub for event coordination and member engagement in the heart of Brussels.

Rue des Colonies 18

This department is responsible for overseeing and coordinating various committees within the European Communities Trade Mark Association.

ECTA Committees

This department oversees the functions and initiatives related to internet governance and policy.

Internet Committee

This department oversees the various committees' functions and activities within the organization.

Committee Oversight

This department focuses on resolving disputes and fostering collaboration through mediation and harmonization efforts.

Mediation Committee

This department focuses on strategies and initiatives to combat counterfeiting and protect brand integrity.

Anti-Counterfeiting Operations

This department manages legal compliance, risk assessment, and governance matters.

ECTA (official)

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Teams

ECTA Committees

Internet Committee

Committee Oversight

Mediation Committee

Anti-Counterfeiting Operations

Legal Affairs

Offices

ECTA (official)

Org chart

Teams

ECTA Committees

Internet Committee

Committee Oversight

Mediation Committee

Anti-Counterfeiting Operations

Legal Affairs

Offices

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