Third edition 2023-2024 of the Master's Degree in Intellectual Property with specialization in Industrial Property is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy and Tongji University (Shanghai, People's Republic of China).
The main components covered:
· IP Law and Economics
· Patent Law
· Trademark Law and Geographical Indications
· Copyright Law
· Competition Law
· IP in Digital Economy (big data, algorithms, block chains, etc.)
· IP in Biomedicine (biotechnological and pharmaceutical industry)
· IP & Business Strategy
· IP & Technology Transfer
· IP & Innovation Policy
· IP Enforcement
· International IP Law
· Thesis
Admission requirements
The WIPO-Tongji MIP in Industrial Property is a Master's program open to Law and non-Law graduates:
· A bachelor's degree;
· One-year work experience;
· English proficiency (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 95 or equivalent proof of English proficiency);
· Outstanding academic performance, such as academic transcript etc.
· In possession of a valid passport for years 2023-2024
Application
Please find the steps of application in the brochure attached.
Applicants have to apply through both the WIPO Academy website and Tongji University.
Scholarships
20 scholarships (during full residential period) are available. WIPO provides a limited number of scholarships (including travel costs), the Chinese Government provides 15 scholarships (not including travel costs) with the coverage of travel costs financed by WIPO.
WIPO scholarships are awarded to:
· government officials and persons working in the public sector such as universities, academies, and research and development institutions; and
· candidates should be from developing countries or least developed countries (LDCs).
WIPO Scholarships cover:
· Registration and tuitions fees;
· Accommodation;
· Subsistence allowance;
· Travel expense; and
· Medical insurance
Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.
Award
Successful students will be awarded Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) with specialization in Industrial Property by Tongji University on behalf of WIPO.
Teachers
Classes are delivered by eminent academics from Tongji University, professors and visiting lecturers from other leading universities in Europe and Asia, and reputed experts from WIPO and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).
More information
Applicants should consult for more information in the brochure on this same page and the Tongji University website
Contact
Tongji University
Associate Prof. Dr. Xinmiao Yu (Director of the MIP)
Email: yuxm@tongji.edu.cn
Mr. Raul Cui (Coordinator of the MIP)
Tel: +86-21-6598 3113
Email: sicip_intoff@tongji.edu.cn
WIPO Academy:
Acting Head: Martha Chikowore
Tel: +41 22 3389111
Email: martha.chikowore@wipo.int
Email: miptongjiU@wipo.int
link of application: https://welc.wipo.int/acc/index.jsf?page=aipCatalog.xhtml&lang=en&cc=MIP_TONGJI#plus_MIP_TONGJI
