WIPO Academy - [AIP] University Partnerships Program

This Master's Degree is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), and Africa University (Mutare, Zimbabwe), with financial assistance from the Government of Japan.
All courses incorporate the theoretical and doctrinal foundations of the legal regime as well as the practical aspects of the particular areas of law.

Subjects covered 

• Patents and Utilitiy Models

• Industrial designs

• Branding (Trademarks)

• Branding (Geographical Indications and Unfair Competition)

• Copyright and Related rights

• IP and Public Health; Food Security and Biotechnology

• Traditional Knowledge, Folklore and Genetic Resources

• IP, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises and​ IP Management

• IP Asset Management, Strategic Planning, Techonology Transfer and Licensing, Artificial Intelligence

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship 

• Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights 

• Practical Training ARIPO
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The Master of Intellectual Property and Innovation Management with specialization in IP Business is offered jointly with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Subjects covered

• IP Asset Management
• IP & Business Strategy
• IP in the Global Context
• IP Intelligence
• Licensing IP
• Commercialising Innovation

• hold an undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; and
• be fluent in English or meet the English language proficiency requirement (IELTS (Academic) 6.5, or TOEFL 580 (paper-based) / 85 (internet based)), which will be also assessed through an admissions interview.

WIPO scholarships are awarded in priority to government officials and persons working in the public sector such as universities, academies, and research and development institutions. Eligible candidates should be from developing countries or least developed countries (LDCs).

Dates

• July 2025 to December 2025: First non-residential/residential semester – students can opt to study remotely in their country of residence or be physically present in Singapore.
• January 2026 to June 2026: Second residential semester at SUSS in Singapore.

The Master of Arts (for non-law students) and Master of Laws (for law students) in Intellectual Property Law and Management is a dual-track program offered jointly with the WIPO Academy, the Office of Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM - IP Office of India) and National Law University Delhi (NLUD) with financial assistance from the Government of Japan.

Subjects covered

• General Principles of Intellectual Property Law
• General Principles of Strategy and Management of IP
• IP and Innovation (Advanced Focus on Patents, Plant Variety Protection and Industrial Designs)
• IP and Creative Economy (Advanced focus on Copyright and Related Rights)
• IP and Brand Protection (Advanced Focus on Trademarks and Geographical Indications)
• IP Variants (Focus on Trade Secrets, Data Protection, Unfair Competition, etc.)

• IP Licensing and Contract Management

• IP Monetization and Valuation
• IP and Frontier Technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse and Critical/Emerging Technologies
• IP Economics and Innovation and New Business Models
• Advanced IP Acquisition (Search, Patent Drafting, Filing and Prosecution)

• IP Commercialization and Technology Transfer for TTOs
• IP Examination, IP Office Administration and Management
• IP and Competition Law/Policy
• IP and Regulation
• IP Remedies/Enforcement and Dispute Resolution Management
• IP Intelligence and Analytics
• Dissertation / Applied Research Project

Admission requirements
There are three categories of applicants for the Joint Masters/LL.M. Program:
(i) Indian Nationals,
(ii) Foreign Nationals; and
(iii) Officials of the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM – Indian IP Office).

The admission process of foreign nationals is as mentioned below:

(i) Academic record of the qualifying examination (70% Weightage): Academic record of Bachelor's Degree (For M.A. Programme) or LL.B. or equivalent Degree (For LL.M. Programme) recognized by UGC/ Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with not less than 55% marks or equivalent grade. (ii) Group Discussion (15% Weightage); and (iii) Interview (15% Weightage)

For all other categories, candidates are suggested to visit the official website: https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in/ 

Application
Application deadline for the WIPO Scholarship to this program is April 30, 2026. The application on this website is for WIPO Scholarship Only. Please be aware that applying for a scholarship does not guarantee admission into the Joint Masters/LL.M. Degree program. Admission to the program is managed exclusively through the NLUD Portal.

Application for admission must be made directly through the official admissions website of the National Law University Delhi:  https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in/

Kindly note that this is separate from the submission of documents and registration to WIPO on this website. 

Please note that applicants are required to upload the acknowledgement received from the WIPO registration portal onto the NLUD portal in order to complete their registration. Kindly also be advised that, to be considered for the program, applicants must submit their applications through both the WIPO and NLUD registration portals. Failure to do so will result in preliminary disqualification.

Scholarships
Limited number of scholarships towards tuition fees will be available from WIPO and the Government of Japan. 

WIPO scholarships are awarded to international students, officials from developing countries or least developed countries (LDCs). Successful candidates are notified by the WIPO Academy.

Dates
Academic year August 2026- July 2027 (The program is offered in physical mode on Campus of the National Law University Delhi and Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM-Indian IP Office), Dwarka, New Delhi)
 
Award
Students who have successfully completed all the prescribed course requirements shall be awarded a Master degree by the National Law University Delhi. The transcript and the degree certificates shall bear the logos of all partnering institutions.

Teachers
Classes are delivered by experienced academics from NLUD, visiting professors from across the world. Experts from WIPO and IP Office experts, practitioners and industry leaders will also deliver the course. 
   
More information
Applicants should visit the NLUD and WIPO Academy websites for more details and updated information or send an email to:

National Law University Delhi: ip-jointmasters.llm@nludelhi.ac.in
The WIPO Academy: mipllm.nlud@wipo.int

The Executive Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MIPEI) is offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) and the Umm Al Qura University (UQU) in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The program format has been designed to allow students to continue pursuing their careers during their academic journey.

Subjects covered:

• Commercial Law
• Innovation Management
•  Entrepreneurship
• Trademarks Law & Practice
• Copyright and Related Rights Law
• Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Patent Law and Competition Law
• Intellectual Property Management
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Scientific Research Methods
• International Intellectual Property Policies & Protection
• Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution
• Master’s Capstone Research Project

Admission requirements:

To be considered, applicants should have:

• hold a Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of 'Good' from a Saudi university or from a recognized institution.
• The applicant must have at least one year of professional experience, preferably in fields related to intellectual property, innovation, or entrepreneurship.
• The applicant is required to attach their curriculum vitae (CV) as part of the application.
• Language proficiency test, as outlined below:
• A score of 4.5 in the IELTS test, or an equivalent score in TOEFL or STEP.
• Exemption from the English language requirement is granted to applicants who have obtained their academic degrees from universities in countries where English is the official language, or to those who have completed a Bachelor's degree in a program where the medium of instruction was English (with supporting documentation).
• The validity period for English language test scores is two years for IELTS and TOEFL, and three years for STEP.

Application:
Candidates will be asked to provide:

• An attested copy of their degree/s, and Transcript/s or Records.
• Recommendation Letters From 2 referees
• Candidate’s CV.
• Letter of Intent (Personal Statement)
• English Fluency Test Scores:(*)(**)

Candidates have to apply through both the UQU website and the WIPO Academy webpages. 

Dates:

• Semester I: September 12, 2025 to January 8, 2025

• Semester II: January 18, 2026 to June 25, 2026

• Semester III: August 23, 2026 to January 8, 2027

Award: 
Successful students will be awarded an Executive Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship and Innovation by Umm Al Qura University on behalf of all Partners.

Teachers:
Teaching will be delivered by eminent academics from the UQU, WIPO and SAIP experts, visiting professors from other leading universities, and reputed IP professionals from the industry.

More information:
Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and UQU websites for more details and updated information: 
UQU via email: ipmo@uqu.edu.sa or WIPO email: mipei.uqu-uni@wipo.int

The Umm Al Qura University (UQU):  https://uqu.edu.sa/gs/138265
The WIPO Academy: www.wipo.int/academy

This Masters Program is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office and Ankara University, Ankara, Türkiye. 

Subjects covered

• Introduction to Intellectual Property and Research Methodology: Interdisciplinary Approaches

• Advanced Patent Law:  Substantive and Procedural

• Advanced Design Law:  Substantive and Procedural

• Advanced Trademarks

• Geographical Indications and Traditional Knowledge

• Valuation and Commercialization of IP

• IP and Business

• IP Skills-building Training.

Admission requirements
To be considered, applicants shall:  

• hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (open to all disciplines)
• Transcript (minimum GPA: 2.25 / 4.00)
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT: 78 / Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Score B, Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Score C, or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Score 67, Turkish Foreign Language Exam –YDS or YÖKDİL: 65). Applicants from the countries where English is (one of) the official languages, are exempt from the language requirement
• One reference letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of purpose (maximum one page, including two lines indicating if you apply for a scholarship and why)
• ALES score (min. 55, only for Turkish students)
• to pass the entrance exam for Turkish students and self-sponsored international students (held by Ankara University) students are required to send the official documents ot Ankara University upon requests after the selection period.

• travel costs
• tuition fees
• accommodation
• subsistence allowance
• medical insurance

Application
All applicants have to register through both Ankara University and the WIPO Academy webpage. The application for the WIPO scholarship is made through the same link on the WIPO Academy webpage.

Dates
Academic year September 2025 - June 2026

• September to December 2025: compulsory distance learning phase through the WIPO Academy e-Learning Center (lms.wipo.int), with final exam;
• February to June 2026: residential phase at Ankara University, Ankara, Türkiye, including practical training at TÜRKPATENT in Ankara, Türkiye; and
• May to June, 2026: examination, finalization and submission of a research project.

Award
Successful students will be awarded Master of Law degree in Intellectual Property by the Ankara University on behalf of WIPO and TÜRKPATENT.

Teachers
Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the Ankara University, visiting lecturers from other leading universities, reputed IP professionals and staff of co-organizers.

More information
Applicants should read the brochure or visit the WIPO Academy and  Ankara University websites for more details and updated information.

The WIPO-Tongji MIP in Industrial Property is a postgraduate program of high quality and is available to law and non-law graduates. This program offers a unique and challenging opportunity for students not only to acquire solid knowledge in the core areas of IP, but also to focus on industrial property protection in its many facets and stages. As this is a program offered in cooperation with WIPO and high-ranking European universities and institutes, the international level will be covered extensively and comparative law aspects will be included, with European Union law serving as the primary paradigm of regional protection systems. The learning experience will be further enhanced and inspired by the involvement of specialized national and international judges and practitioners experienced in the field.

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 Digital Economy (big data, algorithms, block chain etc.)

• IP in Biomedicine (biotechnological and 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 *

• English proficiency (for non-native English speakers’ proof of English language with IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 95 or equivalent proof of English proficiency) *

• WIPO Scholarship Application letter  *

• Recent Curriculum Vitae  *

 Documents marked with * are mandatory.
 
Application
Applicants have to apply through both the WIPO Academy website and Tongji University application system. Visit http://study-info.tongji.edu.cn for applications.
Early-bird applications are encouraged and can be submitted from December 1, 2024, to January 1, 2025 through both the WIPO system and the Tongji application system. Early-bird applicants will be given priority consideration for scholarship awards.
Application deadline for the WIPO Scholarship to this program is April 10, 2025.

Scholarships
Limited number of scholarships towards tuition fees will be available from WIPO. 
WIPO scholarships cover:

• Registration and tuition fees

• Accommodation at Tongji University

• Subsistence monthly allowance

• International travel

• Medical insurance

Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.

WIPO scholarships are awarded to international students, officials from developing countries or least developed countries (LDCs). Successful candidates are notified by the WIPO Academy.

Dates
Academic year September 2025 - December 2026
From September 2025 to July 2026, students are required to reside fully at Tongji University, finish the courses and present the thesis outline in the face-to-face annual conference.
From August to December 2026, students will complete their thesis writing in their home countries and participate in an online oral defense.
 
Award
Students who have successfully completed all the prescribed course requirements shall be awarded a Master degree by the Tongji University.

Teachers
Classes are delivered by experienced academics from Tongji University, visiting professors from across the world. Experts from WIPO and IP Office experts, practitioners and industry leaders will also deliver the course. 
 
More information
Applicants should visit the Tongji University and WIPO Academy websites for more details and updated information or send an email to:

Tongji University:  sicip_intoff@tongji.edu.cn
The WIPO Academy: miptongjiu@wipo.int 

This Program in Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy offered jointly by Tsinghua University and WIPO is developed for participants seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the intersection between intellectual property and innovation policy. It is based at Tsinghua University School of Law and is supported by the Beijing Municipal Government and China National Intellectual Property Administration.
The program aims to cultivate high-end intellectual property talents with international vision, humanistic spirit, and interdisciplinary backgrounds and to promote intellectual property protection and innovation policies in the community with a shared future for humankind.

Subjects covered 

• Selected Topics in Civil Law: Property, Contracts and Torts
• IP & Creative Industries (Selected topics in Copyright Law)
• IP and Research Methodology
• IP Management and Licensing
• International IP Law
• Patent Prosecution and Litigation 
• Internet Regulation
• Comparative Patent Law
• Comparative Copyright Law
• Advanced Topics on Law and Technology
• Technological Innovation and IP
• Trademark and Branding
• Innovation Law and Policy
• Trade Secrets Law
• IP Law in Cyberspace
• IP and Antitrust
• Data and AI Governance
• IP and Public Health
• Advanced Topics on IP (Selected topics on Comparative IP Law, AI, Finance Tech and others)
• Comparative Trademark Law
• International e-commerce Law

Admission Requirements 

​There are two categories of applicants to be considered for admission to the program:

1. Chinese nationals; and

2. Foreign nationals.

Domestic applicants shall be enrolled in accordance with the requirements of Tsinghua LL.M. and JM programs.
Foreign nationals need to submit an application through the Tsinghua International Graduate Program Online Application Service System. They shall hold a bachelor’s degree in law with excellent academic performance and good English communication skills. Non-native English speakers must meet the English language proficiency requirement (IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL 90). Supporting materials include a detailed resume, a copy of all academic records, two letters of recommendation, a written personal statement, and other relevant documents. After reviewing all applications, the School of Law will organize an online interview for qualified applicants.
 
Application
All applicants have to apply through the Tsinghua University and the WIPO Academy webpage.

Please read the attached application guidelines for the application through the Tsinghua University.

Dates
September 2026 to July 2027: This program is offered fully residential mode on campus of Tsinghua University.

Award
Students who have fulfilled the academic and administrative requirements will be awarded a Juris Master Degree in Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy by Tsinghua University.

Teachers
Classes are delivered by experienced academics from Tsinghua University, visiting professors from other prominent universities, industry leaders and WIPO experts.
 
More information
Applicants should visit the TU and WIPO Academy websites for more details and updated information or send an email to:
Tsinghua University: LLMLAW@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn  
The WIPO Academy: mipip.tsinghuau@wipo.int

This Masters Program is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy and the University of Turin, in cooperation with the Turin School of Management (SAA) and the Consortium for Research and Permanent Education (COREP) in Turin, Italy.

Application:
Application deadline for the LL.M. Turin program and WIPO scholarship is July 1, 2025. Applications are mandatory on both the WIPO Academy and UniTo webistes.

Scholarships
A number of scholarships are available. Scholarships cover:

• Return ticket

• Registration and tuition fees

• Full board and lodging

• Medical insurance

 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).

Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.
 
Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter, they will be provided with relevant information, including travel arrangements.

Dates

• September 15 to December 15, 2025: compulsory distance learning phase through the WIPO Academy e-Learning Center (lms.wipo.int);
• February 2 to May 22, 2026: residential phase in Turin, Italy. This includes a three-day visit to WIPO Headquarters in Geneva.
• May 23 to July 31, 2026: preparation and submission of a final research paper.

Award
Successful students will be awarded First Level Master of Laws (LL.M) in Intellectual Property by the University of Turin on behalf of WIPO.

Teachers
Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the University of Turin, Italy, visiting lecturers from other leading universities, reputed IP professionals and staff of co-organizers including WIPO.

More information
Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and University of Turin websites for more details and updated information.
via email: llm-ip@corep.it or WIPO email: llmturin.academy@wipo.int
Visit: http://www.turin-ip.com or http://www.wipo.int/academy

This Master of Laws (LL.M.) in intellectual Property and Business Law Program is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy, the Ministry of Justice of The Republic of Kazakstan, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU) in Astana, Kazakhstan.
 
Subjects covered:

• Legal Research Skills
• Copyright and Related Rights
• Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographical Indications
• Patent Law and Policy
• IP in the Eurasian Context
• International Business Law
• IP Asset Management and Strategy in Business
• Patent Information and IP Governance
• Licensing IP and Commercializing Innovation
• IP Enforcement

• hold a Bachelor’s degree in law or a related subject. Those who do not possess law degrees apply with on campus additional law modules study; and
• Applicants are required to provide proof of English proficiency, such as an IELTS score of 6.0 or its equivalent (Duolingo English Test 105-115/TOEFL 60-78). However, applicants from countries where English is one of the official languages are exempt from this language requirement.

Application:
Application deadline for the LL.M. in IP and Business Law program and WIPO scholarship is December 10, 2025. Applications are mandatory on both the WIPO Academy and MNU websites.

Languages:
The Master programme is offered in two languages: English and Russian.

Scholarships:
A limited number of scholarships will be provided by WIPO and the Government of Kazakhstan. Applicants can apply for the scholarship using the same application links available on the WIPO Academy and MNU webpages as those for the program enrollment.

WIPO scholarships are awarded in priority to government officials and persons working in the public sector such as universities, academies, and research and development institutions. Eligible candidates should be from developing countries, CIS or least developed countries (LDCs).
 
Dates

• 19 January to 30 June 2026: Residential phase in Astana, Kazakhstan

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Digital Law and Intellectual Property

This Master Program specialization in Technology Law is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy and IE University.
IE University Program webpage
WIPO Academy webpage
 
Subjects covered

• International IP Law
• Data Protection
• Copyright Law
• Patent Law
• Trademark Law
• Cybersecurity
• AI Regulation
• Content Regulation
• Tech Law 3

For a detailed description of all courses please go to the following link.

To be considered, applicants must:

• hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university
• have 3-4 years of professional experience post-graduation
• demonstrate proficiency in English at a C1 level.
• complete the IE University online assessment, entrance exam and a personal interview

All applicants must register through both the WIPO and the IE University registration portal.
You must submit the following documents:

• Bachelor degree in Law from an accredited university (*).
• Official university transcripts (certified translation into English or Spanish).
• CV
• Statement of Purpose
• 2 letters of recommendation.
• English language certificate – for non-Native English speakers: we accept the TOEFL (minimum score of 100), the IELTS (minimum score of 7), Duolingo English Test (minimum score 120) or a Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency level. A certificate is not required if you completed an undergraduate degree in English. The validity of all previously mentioned English language certificates for IE’s admissions process is two years, from the date you took the exam.
• Photocopy of current passport.
• Passport size picture.
• Application fee: 150€ (fee is not refundable).

Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available to cover tuition fees for qualified students from developing countries, LDCs and countries with economies in transition.
 
Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information.
 
Dates
September 2025 to June, 2026 (Fully residential at IE University)
 
Award
Successful students will be awarded an LL.M with specialization in Digital Law and Intellectual Property by IE University on behalf of WIPO.

Teachers
Classes are delivered by eminent academics from IE University, visiting lecturers from other leading universities, well- reputed IP professionals, IP experts and staff from WIPO.
 
More information
Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and IE University websites for more details and updated information:
www.wipo.int/academy
www.ie.edu
 
Contact
IE University email: admissions.law@ie.edu
WIPO Academy email: llm.ie-spain@wipo.int

 L’Organisation Mondiale de la Propriété Intellectuelle (OMPI), l’Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle (OAPI), et l’Université de Yaoundé II (UY II) avec l’assistance du Gouvernement du Japon lancent la seizième édition du Programme de Master en propriété intellectuelle, à l’Université de Yaoundé II, au Cameroun.

Structure

• Première partie: Enseignement à distance administré par l'OMPI (Octobre à Décembre)

• Deuxième partie: Cours magistraux, travaux dirigés et stage pratique (Janvier à Mai)

• Troisième partie: Examen et soutenance de mémoires (Juin)

La deuxième et la troisième partie se dérouleront à l'Université de Yaoundé II et à l'Académie de Propriété Intellectuelle Denis Ekani (APIDE) de l’OAPI, au Cameroun.

Contenu (voir le programme ci-joint)

Les cours visent à donner une connaissance approfondie en PI et sont dispensés par d’éminents professeurs et des praticiens dans ce domaine, ainsi que par des experts en PI. Les sujets couverts incluent :

• Cours Communs:
  - Enseignements à distance (DLs)
  - Introduction générale à la Propriété Intellectuelle
  - Droit des brevets
  - (...)

• Cours de spécialité "Droit de la propriété intellectuelle et nouvelles technologies"
  - Gestion collective du droit d’auteur et des droits voisins intellectuelle (cours à distance)
  - Droit des signes distinctifs
  - (...)

•  Cours de spécialité "Propriété industrielle appliquée"
  - Système des brevets approfondi
  - Régime de protection et d'exploitation des obtentions végétales approfondi
  - (...)

•  Cours de spécialité "Economie et management de la propriété intellectuelle"
  - Management stratégique de la PI
  - (...)

Diplôme
Au terme de la formation, les candidats admis aux examens recevront le diplôme de Master en propriété intellectuelle décerné par l’Université de Yaoundé II.

Conditions d’admissibilité
Le Programme est ouvert à toute personne qui souhaite acquérir l'expertise dans le domaine de la propriété intellectuelle tant sur le plan national qu'international.
Les candidats doivent être titulaires au moins d’une maîtrise ou équivalent en droit, en économie, en sciences ou d’un diplôme d’ingénieur délivré par une université ou une grande école reconnue. Les candidats doivent être capables de suivre des cours en français ou en anglais.
Chaque candidat retenu sera inscrit, en fonction de son profil, dans une des trois spécialités suivantes:

• Droit de la PI et nouvelles technologies (juristes);
• Propriété industrielle appliquée (scientifiques et ingénieurs)
• Economie et management de la PI (économistes, comptables, financiers).

Les dossiers de candidature doivent obligatoirement parvenir à l'OMPI et à l'OAPI aux adresses suivantes, au plus tard le 31 juillet 2025 :

Pour l"OMPI :
Chaque candidat devra envoyer son dossier de candidature en cliquant sur « S'inscrire maintenant ».
Email : mip.yaounde2@wipo.int

Pour l'OAPI :
Chaque candidat devra envoyer son dossier de candidature à l'adresse postale suivante :
Académie de Propriété Intellectuelle Denis Ekani (APIDE)
BP : 887 Yaoundé (Cameroun)
Tél. (237) 222 20 57 67 / 222 20 57 00
Fax : (237) 222 20 57 27 / 222 20 57 21
E-mail :apide@oapi.int

Tous les candidats doivent donc obligatoirement s'enregistrer sur le site de l'OMPI et envoyer leur dossier à l'OAPI. 
De plus amples informations sont disponibles dans la brochure ci-jointe.

Offres de bourses
Des bourses seront offertes par l'OMPI, l'OAPI et le gouvernement du Japon couvrant les frais d’inscription, de transport aérien et de séjour à Yaoundé.
Les candidats désirant recevoir une bourse OMPI sont priés d'en exprimer leur intérêt dans une lettre de motivation à inclure dans leur dossier de candidature. Les candidats retenus seront officiellement informés de leur sélection par courrier électronique.
Peuvent bénéficier des bourses : les enseignants, les praticiens de la propriété intellectuelle, ceux qui aspirent à enseigner la PI à l’université ou dans toute autre institution de l’enseignement supérieur ainsi que les travailleurs au sein des institutions de recherche et développement, les candidats issus des administrations gouvernementales.
 

This Master's Degree Programme in Intellectual Property and New Technologies is jointly organized by the Jagiellonian University of Krakow, the World Intellectual Property Organization and the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland.

Subjects covered 

• Patent Law
• Copyright Law
• Trademark law and allied rights
• Introduction to EU Law
• New technologies, ethical, social and legal perspective
• New technologies and patents
• Copyright in the digital age
• Commercial communication
• English in IP matters
• Resolving IP and technology disputes through mediation and arbritation
• Digital content
• Privacy and personal rights on the internet
• Internet Service Providers liability
• Protection and licensing of software, data bases and computer games
• Infringement of IPRs in the field of new technologies
• Jurisdiction and choice of law on the internet
• Intelectual Property overlaps
• Future law for next technologies
• Human rights, patent and pharmaceuticals
• Protection and access to non-personal data

WIPO Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded solely to government officials and others working in the public sector such as universities, academies and research and development institutions. To be eligible candidates must be from developing countries, least developed countries (LDCs) or countries in transition.
Scholarships cover: Return ticket, registration and tuition fees, full board and lodging and medical insurance. Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.
Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter they will be provided with relevant information, including travel arrangements.

Application
Applications on the Jagiellonian University website are open from February to September 2025.
Candidates should apply through both the Jagiellonian University and the WIPO Academy webpage. Candidates will be notified by the Jagiellonian University if they have been accepted on to the program. 

WIPO Scholarship Application
Once the admission process has been completed, WIPO will review the applications of those candidates who have registered online for a WIPO scholarship on the WIPO Academy webpage. Only those who have been successful in their scholarship application will be informed of WIPO's decision regarding their application.

Dates

• October 2025 to January 2026: First non-residential semester - Getting the basics of IP law through Distance Learning (DL);

• February 2026 to June 2026: Second residential semester - Acquiring advanced knowledge on IP law in context of new technologies (premises of Jagiellonian University); and

• October 2026 to February 2027: Third semester - Doing own research under supervision (Master's thesis seminar, internship, final dissertation).

Teachers
Classes are delivered by experienced academics from the Intellectual Property Chair of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, experts from WIPO, the Polish Patent Office and leading research centres specializing in IP and new technologies, as well as practitioners with high expertise in the field of new technologies. 

More information
Applicants should visit the Jagiellonian University and WIPO Academy websites for further information or contact Jagiellonian University at:  ip@uj.edu.pl 

Ce programme de Master Exécutif en Propriété Intellectuelle et Innovation est offert de manière conjointe avec l’Organisation Mondiale de la Propriété Intellectuelle (WIPO), l’Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique de Ben Guerir et l’Office Marocain de Propriété Industrielle et Commerciale (OMPIC), Maroc.
 
Thèmes couverts:

• Approches juridiques de la Propriété Intellectuelle et de l’Innovation
• Règlementations et Management de la Propriété Intellectuelle
• Economies et Politiques de l’Innovation
• Economie et Gestion des brevets/ de la Propriété Intellectuelle
• Principes et pratiques des Transferts Technologiques : Approche Interdisciplinaire

Conditions d’admission:

Les candidats postulant au programme doivent répondre aux critères suivants:
 
Formation : être titulaire d’au moins une maîtrise ou un diplôme d’ingénieur, de préférence dans un domaine pertinent tel que le commerce, le droit, l’ingénierie, les sciences ou la technologie.
 
Expérience professionnelle : dans l’idéal, posséder de préférence un minimum de 2 à 3 ans d’expérience professionnelle, démontrant un historique de responsabilité et de réussite dans vos domaines respectifs.
 
Eléments professionnels pertinents : Démontrer une pratique professionnelle dans un domaine étroitement lié à l’innovation, à la recherche, à la création ou à la protection d’actifs incorporels. Cela pourrait inclure des rôles dans la recherche et le développement, la gestion de la propriété intellectuelle, le transfert de technologie, le conseil en innovation ou des domaines connexes.
 
Compétences linguistiques : Parler couramment le français et avoir un niveau minimum intermédiaire de maîtrise de l’anglais afin de pouvoir bénéficier des lectures recommandées et ouvrages en propriété intellectuelle, ainsi que des discussions dans un contexte international.

Les candidats souhaitant postuler au programme de Master en propriété intellectuelle et innovation à l’intention des cadres doivent d'abord le faire directement sur le site officiel des admissions de l’Université Mohamed VI Polytechnique de Benguerir (UM6P), puis sur le site de l’Académie de l’OMPI.

Les personnes souhaitant bénéficier d’une bourse de l’OMPI peuvent en faire la demande au moment de leur candidature, via le site de l’Académie de l’OMPI.

Veuillez prendre en considération que toute candidature déposée sur le site de l’UM6P, incluant l’inscription et la soumission des documents, est totalement distincte de celle effectuée sur le site de l’Académie de l’OMPI.

Les candidats sont encouragés à parcourir la brochure du programme ainsi que le site web officiel pour des informations plus détaillées quant au processus d’admission et toute autre information complémentaire. 

Dates
Session d’hiver : du 19 Septembre 2025 au 1 Février 2026
Session de printemps : du 13 Février 2026 à Septembre 2026

Clôture du programme et remise des diplômes en Septembre 2026

Veuillez noter que la quasi-totalité des cours auront lieu les week-end (du vendredi au dimanche) en présentiel dans le campus de Ben Guérir.

Diplôme
Les étudiants ayant complété avec succès le programme se verront attribuer un diplôme du Master Exécutif en Propriété Intellectuelle et Innovation par l’Université Polytechnique Mohammed VI de Ben Guerir au nom des partenaires. Le diplôme contiendra aussi les logos des partenaires.

Enseignants 
Les cours seront dispensés par d’éminents universitaires et experts de l’UM6P, de l’OMPIC et de l’OMPI avec la participation d’experts de premier rang et de professeurs invités d’autres universités et de l’industrie. 

Plus d’informations
Les candidats sont invités à visiter les sites web de l’UM6P via https://exed.um6p.ma/, ou l’Académie de l’OMPI via http://www.wipo.int/academy

Pour plus de détails et des informations mises à jour, les candidats peuvent contacter via email l’UM6P à  st.executive.education@um6p.ma et manal.outtaouchi@um6p.ma, et l’OMPI à l’adresse mail suivante : mipi.um6p@wipo.int.

This Master’s Degree Program in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD) is jointly organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Korea Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of the Republic of Korea, and the Korea Development Institute School of Public Policy and Management (KDI School), in Sejong, Republic of Korea. 

Subjects covered 

• International Intellectual Property Law and Development

• Introduction to Development Policy

• Copyright and Related Rights

• Trademarks, Designs and Geographical Indications

• Patents and Innovation

• IP, Emerging Issues and Sustainable Development

• Korean Economic Development

• Intellectual Property Management and Practice

Admission requirements
To be considered, applicants shall:

• Hold at least a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
• ​Be fluent in English
• ​Apply to both WIPO and KDI School’s online application system within the deadline

Maximum number of students
30 places are available for self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships
A number of scholarships are available on a competitive basis.  Scholarships cover:

• Round-trip air fare (Economy Class) 
• ​Tuition Fees
• ​Monthly Stipend

* Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants
* Korean applicants' may receive scholarship benefit of tuition fees if selected by KDIS and WIPO

WIPO scholarships are awarded to:

• Government officials and other working in the public sectors, such as universities, academics, and reseach and development institutions 
• Candidates should be from developing countries, least developed countries (LDCs) or countries in transition.

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter they will be provided with relevant information, including travel arrangements.

Application
Application deadline for the WIPO scholarship to the MIPD is July 31, 2025. The application on this website is for WIPO Scholarships only.

Candidates must also apply for admission to the program directly with KDI School, using the School’s online registration system (https://www.kdischool.ac.kr/menu.es?mid=a40202000000). KDI School is expected to accept applications from June 1 to July 31, 2025 (Korea Standard Time).  Please refer to the KDI School website for the latest information and instructions. WIPO will only consider the applicant who completed both applications - WelC and the admission application for KDI School.

Please note that for an application for admission to be considered by KDI School, all required document must be submitted on time, in accordance with the instructions on the KDI School website. This is separate from the submission of documents to WIPO on this website. Please note that candidates who pass the Document Review stage will be required to submit hard-copy appostilled/consular-authenticated documents to KDI School by a subsequent desigated deadline. 

Documents to be submitted to KDI School Online Application System:
(In addition to the WIPO Application, please refer to the application guidelines and apply to KDI School’s Online Application System)

• Online Application & Online Statement of Purpose(SOP)
• Official Diploma or Graduation Certificate
• Official Transcripts(with official grading system)
• A Valid English Proficiency Test Report (TOEFL iBT(including home edition)/CBT/ITP, IELTS(including IELTS Online), TOEIC, OPIC, NewTEPS, Duolingo)
• Employment Verification/Certificate
• Two Recommendation Letters
• A Copy of Passport

Candidates will be notified by KDI School if they have been accepted onto the program.  Once a shortlist of candidates has been identified by KDI School, WIPO will review the applications of those candidates who also applied for a WIPO scholarship. Only candidates who have been successful in their scholarship application will be informed of WIPO’s decision regarding their application.

Dates

• October 2025:  Final admissions result notification

• January 2026: Compulsory distance learning course offered by the WIPO Academy e-Learning Center 

• February to December 2026:  Residence (Regular Trimester at KDI School, Sejong) 

Award
Successful students will be awarded Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Development Policy by the KDI School on behalf of WIPO and KIPO.

Teachers
Classes are delivered by experienced academics from the KDI School in Sejong, visiting lecturers from other universities, IP experts from WIPO, KIPO, as well as practitioners with high expertise in the field of IP and Development.

More information
Applicants should visit the KDI School and WIPO Academy websites for more details and updated information.  KDI School information | Admissions Office | e-mail: mipdadm@kdischool.ac.kr Fax +82-44-550-1175

La Maestría en Propiedad Intelectual e Innovación (MIPI) es organizada conjuntamente por la Academia de la Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual (OMPI), la Universidad de San Andrés (UdeSA) y el Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial de Argentina (INPI).

Temas tratados

• Aspectos internacionales de la propiedad intelectual

• Derecho de Autor y copyright

• Derecho de patentes

• Transferencia de tecnología

• Marcas e indicaciones geográficas

• Valoración de la PI

• Políticas y gobernanza de Internet

• Derecho de los medios de comunicación: aspectos jurídicos de Internet

• PI para empresarios

• Gestión de los derechos de PI: innovación abierta

• La PI en la innovación en salud y agricultura

• Estrategias nacionales y empresariales en materia de políticas de PI e innovación para el desarrollo en América Latina

Requisitos de admisión
Los postulantes al programa deberán cumplir los siguientes requisitos:

• Poseer, como mínimo, un título de grado de una universidad reconocida.

• Dominar el idioma español y tener buenos conocimientos de inglés.  Si bien prácticamente todas las clases se impartirán en español, puede haber bibliografía y estudios de casos en inglés. También es posible que las clases impartidas por los profesores invitados sean en inglés.

• Los candidatos interesados deberán completar los formularios de solicitud en línea. Se aceptarán solicitudes hasta el 12 de enero de 2026, pero se recomiendo a los candidatos a presentar su solicitud lo mas pronto posible.

Solicitud
Los candidatos deberán solicitar la admisión al programa directamente a la UdeSA (la información del usuario se enviará por correo electrónico). Además, deberán haber completado la inscripción en línea ante la OMPI, en esta misma página. Se notificará a los candidatos si han sido aceptados en el programa. Una vez finalizado el proceso de admisión, la OMPI examinará las solicitudes de los candidatos que en sus cartas de motivación hayan expresado interés en obtener una beca de la OMPI. Únicamente los candidatos que hayan obtenido la beca serán notificados de la decisión de la OMPI al respecto.

Becas
Habrá un número limitado de becas para estudiantes de países de América Latina, que se otorgarán mediante concurso entre los candidatos que reúnan los méritos necesarios. Las becas cubrirán la totalidad de la matrícula y los gastos de alojamiento.

Podrán beneficiarse de becas de la OMPI funcionarios gubernamentales y personas que trabajan en el sector público, como universidades, centros académicos e institutos de investigación y desarrollo.
Quienes soliciten una beca de la OMPI deberán expresar su interés en la carta de motivación que incluirán en su solicitud.

La beca cubre lo siguiente:

• Pasaje de ida y vuelta

• Gastos de inscripción y matrícula

• Alojamiento y viáticos

• Seguro médico

Los gastos de visado, de haberlos, correrán por cuenta de los estudiantes.
Quienes reciban la beca serán notificados por la Academia de la OMPI y posteriormente recibirán la información pertinente, incluidos los arreglos relativos al viaje.

Fechas

2 de febrero a 15 de octubre de 2026, lo que incluye dos fases:

Fase 1 – Período de enseñanza a distancia por Internet: 2 de febrero a 31 de marzo de 2026

Fase 2 – Período de residencia: 15 de abril a 15 de octubre de 2026

Título otorgado
Los estudiantes que completen el programa recibirán el título de Maestría en Propiedad Intelectual e Innovación (MIPI) de la Universidad de San Andrés en nombre de la OMPI y el INPI.

Docentes
El programa contará con catedráticos de máximo nivel de la Universidad de San Andrés, así como profesionales en materia de PI nacionales, regionales e internacionales con vasta experiencia en el ámbito mundial.

Más información
Información sobre el programa de MIPI en la Argentina: informesmipi@udesa.edu.ar
Información sobre las becas de la OMPI: mipi.udesa@wipo.int