We’re happy to share that our colleague Emma Ekbergh, Consultant at Groth & Co, has been appointed to ECTA’s Design Committee for the next two years.

The European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA) is a non-profit organisation that brings together more than 1,500 intellectual property professionals from across Europe. ECTA works to promote the development and harmonisation of European IP law and provides expert input on issues related to trademarks, designs, and other related rights.

As a member of the Design Committee, Emma will be involved in discussions and policy work on how industrial designs are protected and enforced in the EU and beyond. The committee plays an important role in analysing new legal developments, drafting position papers, and working with EU institutions on design law reform.

Emma joined Groth & Co in 2023 and has since specialized in design and trademark law. She supports clients across various industries in protecting their creative ideas - offering guidance on design registrations and strategic advice to strengthen their intellectual property portfolios. Her experience also includes representing clients in design-infringement disputes, providing her with practical insights into enforcement and conflict resolution within industrial design.

Even early in her career, Emma has shown a great interest in how design protection contributes to innovation and brand development. She looks forward to sharing her perspective and learning from other experts in the committee.

At Groth & Co, Emma continues to support clients in all kinds of design matters, combining her growing legal experience with a genuine curiosity for design-driven innovation and creative business development.