On June 14, 2025, the 2025 Graduate Commencement Ceremony of the Shanghai International College of Intellectual Property (SICIP) was grandly held in Room 1002 of the Zhonghe Building at Tongji University.
Attending the ceremony were Qin Wenzhong, Secretary of the College Party Committee; Dang Jianwei, Acting Excutive Dean; faculty members; more than sixty graduates; and family and friends of the graduates.
The ceremony was hosted by Lin Min, Deputy Party Secretary of the College.
As talents with global vision, understanding of international rules, and the capability to participate in international affairs, the graduates of our College will now embark on their journeys and make important contributions in intellectual property–related positions, becoming a driving force in the development of international IP.
Dang Jianwei, Acting Excutive Dean, delivered a speech on behalf of the College, extending congratulations to all graduates.
He noted that the College, leveraging Shanghai's international advantages and aligning with the University's core strategy of "AI+" has built an interdisciplinary platform, gathered top global faculty, and trained a large number of compound talents who combine international competitiveness with national commitment.
He reviewed the milestones of the Class of 2025 and praised their outstanding achievements in research, competitions, and international exchange. As graduation marks a moment of parting, he conveyed his hopes for the graduates, wishing that they shine brightly in every corner of the world.
Liu Di, Class Advisor of the 2022 WIPO Class, delivered a speech as the faculty representative.
With the message "perceive the big picture from the small, uphold integrity and await your time," he encouraged graduates to seek truth in details and to maintain principles amid a changing era.
He emphasized that intellectual property serves as the bridge between innovation and institutions, and that at a time when the nation increasingly values innovation, IP graduates are an important force for driving social progress.
He expressed his hope that graduates remain true to their original aspirations and enjoy bright futures.
Liu Rui, PhD Graduate Representative, Class of 2025
Liu Jiaxin, Master’s Graduate Representative, Class of 2025
Emilia Majakari, International Student Representative, Class of 2025
The student representatives all expressed special thanks to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), WIPO, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration, the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, Tongji University, and the Shanghai International College of Intellectual Property for providing students with an international, high-level learning platform; for the rich curriculum offerings; and for the opportunities to receive in-person instruction and engage in deep academic exchange with renowned IP experts and professors from around the world.
PhD representative Liu Rui noted that in an era that constantly emphasizes output and efficiency, one must guard against being carried away by "achievementism" and maintain a humble sense of self-awareness in giving back to society.
Master’s representative Liu Jiaxin, through a relaxed and humorous speech, led graduates in revisiting the beautiful memories of their academic journey and wished everyone continued passion and hope in life as they move toward their extraordinary futures.
International student representative Emilia Majakari, quoting the Chinese proverb “yin shui si yuan” (“when drinking water, remember its source”), thanked faculty and classmates, and shared her experience of studying IP from cross-jurisdictional and multidisciplinary perspectives while being at the forefront of China’s legal reforms.
Qin Wenzhong, Secretary of the College Party Committee, announced the list of recipients of the Shanghai Outstanding Graduate Award and the Tongji University Outstanding Graduate Award.
Xie Yan, Vice Dean, presented certificates to the award recipients.
The 2025 recipients of the Shanghai Outstanding Graduate Award from the College are: Han Qi, Zhao Xiaofeng, Wang Hao, and Liu Jiaxin.
The recipients of the Tongji University Outstanding Graduate Award are: Yu Chengbo, Zhou Jianghan, and Liu Tongrui.
Group Photo – Shanghai Outstanding Graduates
Group Photo – Tongji University Outstanding Graduates
Professors Shan Xiaoguang and Song Xiaoting jointly performed the degree-conferral and tassel-turning ceremony and took photos with the graduates.
Degree Conferral Ceremony
Congratulations to all our graduates!
In the years ahead, may you always remember the spirit of "tong xin tong de, ji shi xing bang" ("unity of purpose and virtue, serving society and strengthening the nation").
May you build a solid rule-of-law foundation for intellectual property with your knowledge, work steadfastly, embrace responsibilities with courage, and take root in your respective fields—contributing wisdom and strength to global IP governance.
