2025 WIPO–China (ECUPL) Summer School on Intellectual Property

Sino Turkish
24 May 2025

WSSCN_ECUPL_2025 | Shanghai, China (Hybrid) | English Instruction

📘 Program Overview

The WIPO–China (ECUPL) Summer School on Intellectual Property is a dynamic, two-week academic program designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of key issues in intellectual property (IP) and a deeper understanding of WIPO’s roles and global functions. This program is especially suited for graduate and postgraduate students, young professionals, and government officials seeking to expand their expertise in both foundational and emerging IP topics.

This year’s edition will highlight IP protection in the music industry, in alignment with World IP Day 2025.

📚 Topics Covered

The curriculum combines lectures, case studies, simulation exercises, and interactive group discussions. Key subjects include:

Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Patent Protection of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)
IP Protection of Datasets and Trade Secrets
Licensing and Commercialization of IP
Regional IP Frameworks: A Comparative Perspective
IP Litigation: Legal and Procedural Dimensions
IP Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Participants will also take part in a moot court session judged by senior Chinese judges or an arbitration simulation led by professional arbitrators. Onsite participants will enjoy additional benefits, such as field visits to AI firms, leading music and gaming companies, law firms, and judicial bodies in Shanghai.

🏫 Format and Location

Hybrid Mode: Attend in person at ECUPL in Shanghai or online via Zoom
Onsite participation is encouraged, as only onsite attendees will be eligible for the two-day company and institutional field visits

📍 Note: Onsite participants are responsible for their travel, accommodation, and daily expenses. ECUPL will offer logistical support, including accommodation suggestions and access to campus facilities.

🎓 Certification

All participants who meet the program requirements—such as attending at least 80% of sessions and actively contributing—will receive an official Certificate of Participation.

✅ Eligibility

The program welcomes:

Graduate and postgraduate students
Young professionals from any academic background
Individuals with a strong interest in intellectual property

🏥 Health and Insurance

All onsite participants must:

Present a valid medical certificate upon arrival
Provide proof of medical insurance coverage valid in China for the entire duration of the program