Institution: Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Language of Instruction: English
Tutored: No
Certificate: Yes
Contact Email: miptongjiu@wipo.int
Current Session (2024-2025)
- Registration Period: 10-Nov-2023 to 20-Apr-2024
- Course Dates: 01-Sep-2024 to 31-Dec-2025
Next Session (2025-2026)
- Registration Period: 01-Dec-2024 to 20-Feb-2025
- Course Dates: 01-Sep-2025 to 31-Dec-2026
Required Documents for Admission
- University Degree(s) (translated into English) *
- Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, CAE, or equivalent) *
- Transcript of University Studies (translated into English) *
- Recent Curriculum Vitae *
- WIPO Scholarship Application Letter *
Documents marked with an asterisk are mandatory.
Program Overview
The WIPO-Tongji MIP in Industrial Property is a postgraduate program for law and non-law graduates. The program offers a comprehensive intellectual property (IP) study focusing on industrial property protection.
Key Features:
- Collaboration with WIPO and leading European universities and institutes.
- A curriculum emphasizing comparative law, particularly European Union protection systems.
- Guest lectures by national and international judges, practitioners, and industry experts.
Subjects Covered
- IP Law and Economics
- IP & Innovation Policy
- Patent Law
- Trademark Law and Geographical Indications
- Copyright Law
- Competition Policy and Law
- IP & Business Strategy
- IP in the Digital Economy (big data, algorithms, blockchain)
- IP in Biomedicine (biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry)
- IP Asset Management (for Master of Management)
- IP Intelligence (for Master of Management)
- Judicial Protection of IP Rights (for Master of Law)
- Protection of IPRs under Criminal Law (for Master of Law)
- International IP Law
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
- University Degree *
- Transcript of University Studies *
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 95, or equivalent) *
- WIPO Scholarship Application Letter *
- Recent Curriculum Vitae *
Documents marked with an asterisk are mandatory.
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted through both:
Early-Bird Applications:
- Dates: 01-Dec-2024 to 01-Jan-2025
- Early applicants will receive priority consideration for scholarships.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 10-Apr-2025
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available through WIPO, covering:
- Tuition and registration fees
- Accommodation at Tongji University
- Monthly subsistence allowance
- International travel
- Medical insurance
Note: Visa costs are the responsibility of participants. Scholarships are awarded to international students, officials from developing countries, or least developed countries (LDCs).
Program Timeline
- Academic Year: September 2025 – December 2026
- September 2025 – July 2026: Students must reside at Tongji University to complete coursework and present their thesis outline during an annual conference.
- August – December 2026: Students will write their thesis in their home countries and defend it online.
Degree Award
Graduates who fulfill all program requirements will be awarded a Master’s degree by Tongji University.
Faculty
Courses are taught by:
- Experienced Tongji University academics
- International visiting professors
- WIPO experts, IP office specialists, and industry leaders
Contact Information
- Tongji University: sicip_intoff@tongji.edu.cn
- WIPO Academy: miptongjiu@wipo.int
Visit the Tongji University and WIPO Academy websites for detailed and updated information.
Source: https://welc.wipo.int/acrp/program/aip?cid=MIP_TONGJI2025-2026&lang=en&locale=en
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