Ⅰ. Background
Amid the rapid wave of technological advancement, intellectual property (IP) has become increasingly recognized worldwide as a driving force for innovation. To promote international exchange in the field of intellectual property, the Shanghai International College of Intellectual Property (SICIP) at Tongji University will host the inaugural Shanghai International Summer Camp on Intellectual Property from June 27 to July 10, 2025. We welcome outstanding undergraduate and graduate students from around the world to gather in Shanghai for an exploration journey that integrates academic exchange, practical experience, and field trips.
This summer camp features three core modules: lectures on fundamental IP theory and seminar/workshops on IP policy, legal practice and management practice. Through a structured and immersive learning experience, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the synergies between IP and technological innovation.
Theoretical foundations:Renowned scholars from international organizations and top universities in China and abroad will deliver lectures covering core areas such as patent law, copyright law, and trademark law, helping participants build a solid theoretical framework in intellectual property. The module also includes seminars and talks focusing on interdisciplinary topics such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and the creative industries, equipping students with insights into the latest global academic developments.
Legal Practice:Participants will engage in in-depth exchanges with IP lawyers, judges, and corporate legal professionals to gain valuable practical knowledge and industry insights. Visits to the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court will offer first-hand exposure to judicial practices and the IP legal ecosystem. A specially designed mock court session, moderated by legal experts, will help participants deepen their understanding of case analysis and dispute resolution processes.
Management Application:Participants will visit innovation hubs such as Zhangjiang AI Island and the Lingang Special Area to explore how cutting-edge technologies are commercialized through intellectual property protection. A hands-on IP management case study session will be organized, centered on the development goals and industrial features of the Lingang Area. Under expert guidance, participants will be designing practical IP management plans, gaining insight into the policy and institutional frameworks that support Shanghai’s innovation ecosystem.
Ⅱ. Introduction of SICIP
The Shanghai International College of Intellectual Property (SICIP) at Tongji University was established in November 2016. It is centered around two flagship programs: China’s first joint master’s program with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the master’s program in Intellectual Property under the Belt and Road Initiative, jointly commissioned by the China National Intellectual Property Administration and the Ministry of Education. The college is dedicated to educating highly skilled interdisciplinary talent with strong expertise in IP law, economics, and management, and with the capacity to engage with IP affairs in both the Chinese and global contexts.
In July 2022, SICIP at Tongji University was approved by the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council to independently offer a doctoral program in intellectual property. Starting in 2025, SICIP will welcome its first cohort of professional master’s students in intellectual property.
Ⅲ. Application requirements
The SICIP summer camp is open to undergraduate (upper-year) and graduate students currently enrolled in universities overseas or in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, with academic backgrounds in intellectual property, law, economics, management, science, engineering, or other related fields, or with a strong interest in intellectual property and relevant foundational knowledge. Applicants should have a good command of English (If you have proof of English proficiency, please provide it).
Ⅳ. Fees
There is no participation fee for the summer camp. The organizing committee will provide invited students with free accommodation and meals in Shanghai from June 27 to July 10, 2025. Round-trip travel expenses to and from Shanghai are self-funded. For those in need of travel support, a limited number of travel grants are available and will be awarded on a competitive basis. Each grant my cover flight expanses of up to RMB 8000, depending on the development level of the applicant’s home country or region.
Ⅴ. How to apply?
·Complete the Application Form for the Shanghai International Summer Camp on Intellectual Property @ Tongji(Please Click “Read more”, download and fill out this form, then send back the signed scanned copy.).
·A scanned copy ofEnglish proficiency certificate(e.g., CET-6, IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent).
·Apersonal statement(within 1,000 words), outlining your academic background, interest in the field of intellectual property, and expectations for participating in the summer camp.
·A scanned copy of thevalid passportinformation page
·Please scan and compile the above materials intoa single PDF file, and email it to ipforum@tongji.edu.cn with the subject line:“Summer Camp Application – Name – University – Undergraduate / Graduate”
·Application period: From now untilJune 8, 2025
·The organizing committee will conduct a merit-based selection based on submitted materials. Admission results will be sent via official email starting fromJune 10, 2025, and final selections will be published on the college’sofficial websiteandWeChat account.
·Contact number of organizing committee: +86-21-65983113
Applicants who are only able to attend part of the program are kindly requested to indicate this in their application or contact the organizing committee in advance via email.
