WIPO Academy - [WSS] Summer School on Intellectual Property and Executive Programs

Curriculum

The Summer School program provides an opportunity to senior students, young professionals and government officials to acquire deeper knowledge of each domain of intellectual property (IP) and of the role and functions of WIPO.

The WIPO-CIPPM Summer School program will take place virtually only via Zoom Meetings, hosted by the Centre for Intellectual Property, Policy and Management (CIPPM) Bournemouth University (BU), UK.

The program consists of lectures, case studies, simulation exercises and group discussions on selected IP topics, with an orientation towards the interface between IP and other disciplines.

A certificate of participation is awarded to participants who successfully complete the program requirements. To receive a certificate of participation, participants will be expected to be present (present through a combination of video, audio, and group discussion) for no less than 80% of these live sessions and take part in discussions and projects.

Before applying, applicants should consider the required commitment to 6-hour day (10 am to 4 pm GMT) with a lunch break in-between.

A further hour (4 – 5 pm GMT) will be available optionally to students from Wednesday May 7 to Thursday  May 15, following the live sessions, should they wish to further discuss their topics with the relevant tutors in general or in preparing their Group Reports for presenting on the final day.

Eligibility

The Summer School is open to senior students (graduate and postgraduate students) and young professionals from any field of study or discipline. The program is designed for candidates who wish to obtain deeper knowledge of IP law. Applicants who are more senior in their field of IP law may find the WIPO-CIPPM Summer School less challenging but are still welcome to apply.

There are a limited number of spots, and applicants are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later. Once the program has reached capacity with fully registered applicants (accepted by WIPO and CIPPM and paid with BU), registration will close.
 

Online Application

Applications to WIPO must be submitted online with résumés, letters of motivation, and copies of passports (or identity cards).
 
 Registration Fees

Registration fees (paid online via credit card only) are payable to Bournemouth University upon notification of acceptance from the CIPPM.  They fall into the following categories:

Students and Young Professionals who come from (that is, were born in and/or are a national of) developing countries or countries in transition:  

• Students:                   £125                                                              
• Young professionals: £250                                                           

Students and Young Professionals who come from (that is, were born in and/or are a national of) developed countries:          

• Students:                   £450                                                                    
• Young professionals: £750                                    

Important Dates & Cancellation Policy
 
Last day for interested applicants to submit application to WIPO: March 28, 2025.
 
Deadline for accepted applicants to submit registration payment to BU: April 25, 2025.
 
BU will not accept new registrants after April 25, 2025.
 
Accepted attendees may cancel on or before April 4, 2025, and receive a refund of the registration fee minus a cancellation fee of £50. The registration fee will not be refunded for cancellations after April 4, 2025.

Regarding Financial Assistance

We regret to advise that neither WIPO nor BU can offer any financial assistance to those seeking to participate in the program. Similarly, we are unable to identify any third parties that may be able to offer such assistance.
 
 

Curriculum
 
The Summer School program provides an opportunity to senior (graduate) students, young professionals and government officials to acquire deeper knowledge of each domain of intellectual property (IP) and of the role and functions of WIPO.

As WIPO’s only U.S.-based Summer School, the WIPO-U.S. Summer School program focuses on U.S. IP law. The 2025 program will take place June 2-13, 2025, virtually only, and weekdays only, via Microsoft Teams Meetings and is hosted by IPPI: The IP Policy Institute with The University of Akron School of Law. IPPI is based in Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

The program consists of academic lectures, industry panels, fireside chats, simulation exercises, and group discussions on selected U.S. IP topics, with an orientation towards the interface between IP and other disciplines. A certificate of participation is awarded to participants who successfully complete the program requirements.
 
To receive the WIPO certificate of participation, participants will be expected to be present (present through a combination of video, audio, and group discussion) for at least 80% of the live sessions (there are about 38 live sessions between 75 minutes and 90 minutes) and take part in discussions and projects. Before applying, applicants should consider the required commitment to 6-8 hours of live sessions between approximately 9:00am-4:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) for two weeks. Applicants should convert time zones here to gauge availability before applying.
 
Eligibility

The Summer School is open to senior students (graduate and postgraduate students) and young professionals from any field of study or discipline. The program is designed for candidates who wish to obtain deeper knowledge of U.S. IP law. Applicants who are more senior in their field of IP law may find the WIPO-U.S. Summer School less challenging but are still welcome to apply.
 
There is a limited number of spots, and applicants are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later. Once the program has reached capacity with fully registered applicants (accepted by WIPO and IPPI, and paid with IPPI), registration will close.
 
If your country is under U.S. sanctions, we will need a license from the U.S. Department of Treasury to allow you to participate. After learning of your acceptance from WIPO, our team at IPPI/Akron Law will reach out to you with more information about the process. We recommend interested applicants applying from a country under U.S. sanctions (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or the Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine) apply through WIPO as soon as possible to increase their chances of obtaining the required license in time for this or (more likely) a future year. Please note: Applying for this license will take time, and we cannot guarantee that students from countries under sanctions will be able to participate. We regret that this process neither guarantees an approved license nor timely consideration by the branch of the U.S. government in charge of reviewing these applications.

 

Online Registration

Applications to WIPO must be submitted online with résumés, letters of motivation, and copies of passports (or identity cards).
 
Registration Fees 

Registration fees are payable to IPPI, The University of Akron School of Law upon notification of acceptance from IPPI. They fall into the following categories:
 
Students and Young Professionals who come from (that is, were born in and/or are a national of) developing countries or countries in transition:

• Students: USD175                                                                          
• Young professionals: USD300                                                                 

 
Students and Young Professionals who come from (that is, were born in and/or are a national of) developed countries:

• Students: USD600                                                                          
• Young professionals: USD850                                                     

 
U.S. Law students interested in taking the course for credit must still apply through WIPO’s website, but please also review IPPI’s website for more information and contact IPPI staff directly.
 
Important Dates & Cancellation Policy
 
Last day for interested applicants to submit registration to WIPO: Friday, May 9, 2025
Deadline for accepted applicants to submit payment to IPPI: Monday, May 19, 2025
(IPPI will not accept new registrants after May 19, 2025)
 
Cancellation: Accepted attendees may cancel on or before Monday, May 5, 2025, and receive a refund of the registration fee minus a cancellation fee of USD50. The registration fee will not be refunded for cancellations after May 5, 2025.
 
Regarding Financial Assistance

We regret to advise that neither WIPO nor IPPI can offer any financial assistance to those seeking to participate in the program. Similarly, we are unable to identify any third parties that may be able to offer such assistance.

More information about the WIPO-U.S. Summer School can be found on IPPI’s website: https://blogs.uakron.edu/ualawip/wipo/.
 

Curriculum

The Summer School program provides an opportunity to senior students and young professionals working in the private and public sectors to acquire deeper knowledge of each domain of intellectual property (IP) and to develop IP skills in these areas.

The program consists of lectures, case studies, simulation exercises and group discussions on selected IP topics.

Conditions for the grant of the certificate of participation

A certificate of participation is awarded to participants who successfully complete the program requirements. To receive a certificate of participation, participants will be expected to be present in all sessions and shall also actively take part in discussions and group projects. Before applying, applicants should consider the required commitment that is needed for their participation in the Summer School.

Eligibility

The Summer School is open to senior students and young professionals from any field of study or discipline. The Summer School is designed for candidates who wish to obtain deeper knowledge of IP.
 

Online Registration

Applications must be submitted online with résumés, letters of motivation, and copies of passports (or identity cards).

Registration Fees

Registration fees are payable to UNIGE upon notification of acceptance from UNIGE. They fall into the following categories:

1. students from developing countries and countries in transition: CHF 250;
2. young professionals from developing countries and countries in transition: CHF 350;
3. students from developed countries:  CHF 750; and
4. young professionals from developed countries: CHF 1000.

The payment of these registration fees within the given time frame granted by UNIGE confirms the formal registration of the participants to the Summer School.

Please note that the tariffs applied are based on your domicile and not your nationality.  Applicants are required to formally confirm that they have indicated their correct country of domicile in their application.

GSS Payment Regulation

Tuition fees are as advertised on the website and can only be paid through the online payment method, in Swiss Francs (CHF).

Tuition fees must be paid within the period determined by the GSS Office and no later than one month prior to the GSS start date. If payment is not made in due time, GSS Office reserves the right to cancel the admission and attribute the place to another applicant.
 
The amount of the tuition fees is mentioned on the website and in the admission email. A non-refundable administrative fee of CHF 100 is included in the tuition fees.
 
Cancellation by the Participant

If a participant cancels his/her enrolment, interrupts the GSS or ends it prematurely, the costs are as follows:
 
If the participant cancels more than four weeks before the start of the GSS, he/she will have to pay 50% of the full Course fee, beyond the CHF 100 administrative fee;
 
If the participant cancels within four weeks of the start of the GSS or during the GSS, tuition fees (including the administrative fee) will not be refunded.
 
 

El curso de verano ofrece a jóvenes estudiantes en sus últimos años de estudios, así como a jóvenes profesionales la oportunidad de adquirir un conocimiento más profundo de los distintos ámbitos de la propiedad intelectual (P.I.) y del rol y las funciones de la OMPI.
 
El programa, cuyo detalle se expresa en el archivo adjunto, consiste en conferencias y mesas redondas sobre determinados temas de P.I.
 
Nuestro curso de verano está diseñado en enteramente formato virtual las dos semanas.
 
Este curso de verano de la OMPI de dos semanas de duración, lo organiza conjuntamente la Academia de la OMPI y la Oficina Española de Patentes y Marcas (OEPM), y ofrece a estudiantes en sus últimos años de estudios y jóvenes profesionales la oportunidad de profundizar sus conocimientos de propiedad industrial e intelectual, así como el papel que la OMPI desempeña en la administración mundial de la P.I.
 
Programa
 
El programa consiste en conferencias a cargo de expertos tanto de la OMPI, de la OEPM, así como reconocidos profesionales del ámbito de la Propiedad Intelectual.
 
Los candidatos que hayan cumplido todos los requisitos del programa recibirán un certificado de participación.
 
Condiciones para participar en programa de verano
 
En este curso de verano está diseñado para jóvenes profesionales de cualquier campo de estudio o disciplina.
 
Los interesados deberán completar el formulario de inscripción en la plataforma de la Academia de la OMPI ahí indicadas, como puede ser adjuntar su currículum, una carta de motivación y una copia de su pasaporte o documento de identidad).
 
A los candidatos seleccionados se le comunicará su admisión al cabo de dos semanas de la inscripción en nuestra plataforma.
 
Para este año, no se cobrará ninguna tasa de inscripción. (la participación será del todo gratuita).
 
 

Curriculum

The WIPO-China (ECUPL) Summer School on Intellectual Property ("Summer School") offers participants an opportunity to deepen their knowledge across various domains of intellectual property (IP) and gain insights into the role and functions of WIPO. The program is particularly beneficial for students, young professionals, and government officials interested in IP, especially in cutting-edge areas of the field.

Key topics covered include:

• Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Patent Protection of Standard Essential Patents (SEP)
• Intellectual Property (IP) Protection of Datasets and Trade Secrets
• Licensing and Commercialization of Intellectual Property Rights
• Comparative Studies on Regional IP Protection Frameworks
• Legal and Procedural Issues in Intellectual Property Adjudication
• Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution in IP Disputes

In line with the theme of World IP Day 2025, this year’s program will also feature a special focus on IP protection in the music industry.
 
The curriculum comprises lectures, case studies, simulation exercises, and group discussions. Participants will engage in a moot court session presided over by senior judges from Chinese courts or a moot arbitration hearing conducted by an experienced arbitral tribunal. Onsite participants will have the additional opportunity to visit leading companies in the music and gaming industries, AI firms, judicial departments, and top law firms in Shanghai.

Format

The Summer School will be conducted in a hybrid format. Participants may choose to attend onsite at the ECUPL campus in Shanghai, China, or online via Zoom. However, onsite participation is highly recommended, as only onsite participants will be eligible for the two-day field visit in Shanghai.
 
Please note: Onsite participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements, accommodation, and living expenses. ECUPL can assist with logistical arrangements, such as providing information on nearby hotels (including budget-friendly options) and granting access to campus cafeterias at participants' own expense.
 
Certificate of Participation

A certificate of participation is awarded to participants who successfully complete the program requirements. To be eligible, participants must attend at least 80% of sessions and actively engage in discussions and projects.

Eligibility

The Summer School is open to senior students (graduate and postgraduate students) and young professionals from any field of study or discipline. The program is designed for candidates who wish to obtain deeper knowledge of IP.

Insurance and Medical Examination

Onsite participants are required to have medical insurance in China, covering the whole duration of study, according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education of China.
 
They will also be required to present a medical certificate upon arrival.
 
 

Online Registration

Applications must be submitted online with résumés, letters of motivation, and copies of passports (or identity cards).

Registration Fees 

Registration fees are payable to the ECUPL upon notification of acceptance.

They fall into the following categories:

Students and young professionals from developing countries and countries in transition and residing in those countries:

• Students: USD100
• Young professionals: USD200

Students and young professionals from developed countries:

• Students: USD400
• Young professionals: USD600

Fee remission may be applied in exceptional cases upon application by the applicants.

Important Dates & Cancellation Policy

• Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
• Payment Deadline: June 15, 2025
• Cancellation Deadline: June 20, 2025 (Written request to ECUPL required in advance)

 
More information on WIPO-China (ECUPL) Summer School is available at: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/NbEOHfz_RkZcdmOPRn2QfA
 

The Summer School program provides an opportunity to senior students and young professionals to acquire deeper knowledge of each domain of intellectual property (IP) and of the role and functions of WIPO.

Curriculum

The program consists of lectures, case studies, simulation exercises and group discussions on selected IP topics, with an orientation towards the interface between IP and other disciplines.

Conditions for the grant of the certificate of participation

A certificate of participation is awarded to participants who successfully complete the program requirements. To receive a certificate of participation, participants will be expected to be present in all sessions and shall also actively take part in discussions and group projects. It is further expected from the participants to switch their cameras on for all the sessions of the Summer School (unless there are reasons that would prevent this). Before applying, applicants should consider the required commitment that is needed for their participation at the Summer School.

Eligibility

The Summer School is open to senior students (graduate and postgraduate) and young professionals from any field of study or discipline. The program is designed for candidates who are already familiar with IP.

All applicants are required to have successfully completed the WIPO Distance Learning Course on Intellectual Property Management  (DL 450) before being selected for the program. Access to this online course will be made available upon registration to the Summer School.
 

Insurance and Medical Examination

Non-resident participants will be provided with insurance coverage for the duration of their stay in Durban in connection with the Summer School program.

Each participant will be required to present a medical certificate upon arrival.

Format

The Summer School programme will be implemented in hybrid format.
 
Online Registration

Applicants should submit their résumé together with a letter of motivation (setting out their reasons for applying and what they hope to gain from the Summer School).

Registration Fees

Participation will be free of charge.