Head of Litigation Service - European Union Intellectual Property Office (AD9, Alicante)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Union Intellectual Property Office on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Head of Litigation Service

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Not explicitly stated
• Experience: Not explicitly stated
• Eligibility: Not explicitly stated

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Selection procedure to constitute a reserve list

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Up to 5 years, renewable once for a further fixed period of up to 5 years.

Working arrangements: Not explicitly stated.

Hiring unit: Boards of Appeal Operations Area.

Position details

Reference

EXT/26/41/AD 9/BoA

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

1 September 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Head of Litigation Service at EUIPO based in Alicante at the AD9 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is EXT/26/41/AD 9/BoA. The role falls under the Management domain.

Vacancies

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is responsible for managing two important vehicles for the protection of creativity and innovation – the European Union trade mark (EUTM) and the registered European Union design (EUD).

If you want to play a part in making Europe a hub for creative, scientific and business innovation, come and work with us. You can apply for any vacancy published on our website that matches your professional profile. However, due to the amount of correspondence received, we are unable to consider any unsolicited applications or CVs.

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Vacancy notice

Alicante, Spain

Head of Communities and Consistent Practices Service

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (“EUIPO” or “Office”) is organizing a selection procedure in order to constitute a reserve list from which to fill a vacant post of Head of Communities and Consistent Practices Service in the Cooperation and Partnerships Department of the EUIPO

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Type of contract Temporary agent

Reference EXT/26/40/AD 9/CPD

Function group/grade AD 9

Application deadline 22/09/2026 23:59 Alicante time (CET)

Number of candidates on RL 3

Reserve list (RL) valid until 31/12/2027

Vacancy notice details

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Head of Litigation Service

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (“EUIPO” or “Office”) is organizing a selection procedure in order to constitute a reserve list from which to fill a vacant post of Head of Litigation Service in the Boards of Appeal Operations Area of the EUIPO

Reference EXT/26/41/AD 9/BoA

For the attention of all candidates registered in the EUIPO CAST Database (OHIM/CAST/10/2014, OHIM/CAST/15/2015 and EUIPO/CAST/1/16):

Please be informed that as of 19 May 2018, the EUIPO uses the EPSO CAST Permanent database to recruit contract agents.

The CAST database of the EUIPO (OHIM/CAST/10/2014, OHIM/CAST/15/2015 and EUIPO/CAST/1/16) was closed on the same day. Should you wish to re-register your interest in working at the EUIPO as a contract agent, please find below further information about registering on the EPSO CAST Permanent, which we hope you find useful.

A call for expression of interest, EPSO/CAST/P/1-19/2017, (CAST Permanent), comprising several profiles, opened permanently for registration on 5 January 2017. Provided you are eligible, you may apply to 1 or more CAST Permanent profiles and/or function group(s) and you will be able to access and modify your application as and when you require. If you are already registered in the EPSO CAST Permanent there is no need to re-register. You are advised to indicate in your profile/application your continued interest in working at the EUIPO based in Alicante, Spain.

If you do not update your application or you do not declare your continued interest at least once every 6 months, your application will remain invisible to recruiters and it will be assumed that you are no longer interested in being recruited as a contract agent.

With regard to data protection, you can find relevant information on this in the data protection privacy statement in your EPSO account.

Should you have any questions regarding the CAST Permanent, please consult the FAQs and the FAQs on CAST Permanent on the EPSO website.

Reserve lists for temporary agents

Candidates who succeed in the selection procedures for temporary agents are placed on a reserve list. The Office may use these lists to fill vacant posts with the same profile, function group and grade. However, being on a reserve list does not guarantee employment at the EUIPO.

The reserve lists that are currently valid until 31 December 2026 are shown below:

Administrator (AD)Assistant (AST)

Resources Expert

EXT/24/27/AD 9

Learning Networks Coordinator/Specialist

VEXT/15/991/AD 8/ACADEMY

Health and Safety Specialist

VEXT/16/114/AD 6/IBD_Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Security Officer

VEXT/17/191/AD 6/IBD_Security Officer

IP Digital Specialist

VEXT/18/288/AD 8/OBS IP Digital Specialist

IP Specialist

EXT/20/38/AD 6/IP Specialist

Finance Specialist

EXT/21/16/AD6/FD - Finance Specialist

Data Analyst

EXT/21/31/AD6/Data Analyst

EXT/21/69/AD6/IP Specialist

Project Manager

EXT/21/70/AD 6/Project Manager

Talent Acquisition Specialist

EXT/21/111/AD 6/Talent Acquisition Specialist

Marketing and Customer Service Specialist

EXT/21/123/AD 6/Marketing and Customer Service Specialist

SAP Solutions

EXT/21/133/AD6/IT Specialist - SAP Solutions

Business Analyst

EXT/22/08/AD6/DTD - Business Analyst

EXT/22/09/AD 6/IP Specialist

Legal Specialist (Institutional matters)

EXT/22/43/AD6/Legal Specialist (Institutional matters)

IT Specialist

EXT/22/82/AD6/DTD - IT Specialist

Enforcement Officer (Police Expert)

EXT/22/111/AD6/ Enforcement Officer (Police Expert)

Communication Specialist

EXT/23/11/AD6/CS - Communication Specialist

Brussels Liaison Officer

EXT/23/27/AD6/ICD/Brussels Liaison Officer

IP Legal Specialist

EXT/23/109/AD 6

Head of Copyright Knowledge Centre and Digital Service

EXT/26/09/AD 9/OBD

Emerging Technologies Officer

EXT/25/32/AD 5

Types of employment

At the EUIPO we offer different types of employment depending on the functions and expertise sought. Contracts are for an initial period of up to 5 years and may be renewed once for a further fixed period of up to 5 years.

For more information on types of contracts, pay and benefits, see our Staff section.

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Equal opportunities and special needs

The EUIPO is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and are appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion, beliefs or nationality.

As part of our equal opportunities policy, we are especially committed to providing career opportunities to people with special needs. We are proud to say that we are certified as complying with optimal accessibility conditions for people with impaired mobility.

If you require special arrangements to take part in one of our selection procedures, please indicate this in your application.

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Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at AD9 runs from €10,083 (step 1) to €11,408 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €120,996 to €136,896 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €1,613 per month at step 1 of AD9) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Alicante. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 1 September 2026, today.

The application deadline is 22 September 2026, 20 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 1 September 2026.

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AD9 see our AD9 grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at EUIPO see the EUIPO institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Alicante see our Alicante location page; for related vacancies in the Management field browse our Management domain page.

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