On November 5^th, Prof. Dr. Reto Hilty, Director of Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, visited Shanghai International College of intellectual Property, Tongji University (SICIP). Prof. Zhu Xuezhong, vice Dean of the College, Prof. Liu Xiaohai, associate Prof. Yu Xinmiao, vice Dean of the College, associate Prof. Xie Yan, assistant Dean of the College, associate Prof. Yang Hong and Dr.Chang Xuhua, assistant Dean of the College and Mr. Yang Xin, Head of College Administration Office attended the meeting.

Dr.Yu Xinmiao made a brief introduction of SICIP, especially the cooperation with WIPO, Law Schools of German Universities, international IP Mater Programs and academic achievements of the College.

Prof. Hilty expressed appreciation for invitation and recognition for the current development of SICIP. A preliminary consensus around the scope of cooperation and forms of cooperation has been reached.

Professor Hilty also listened to the academic presentations，which are made by representatives of Master students from SICIP, who have studied in Humboldt University, Leibniz Hannover University or taken part in WIPO Program.Professor Hilty had guidance on the topics, provided inspiring comments and encouraged students to continue their research.