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

Curriculum

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

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.

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 all participants to switch their camera on for all the sessions of the Summer School. Before applying, applicants should consider the required commitment that is needed for their participation to the Summer School.

Eligibility

The Summer School is open to senior students (3rd and 4th year undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate) and young professionals from any field of study or discipline.

Format
 
The WIPO - Iran Summer School will be held virtually.
  
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) and proof of nationality (copy of passport or identity card).

Registration Fees

Fees are payable to IPC, upon notification of acceptance.  They fall into the following categories:

1. students from developing countries and countries in transition:  USD 100;
2. professionals from developing countries and countries in transition: USD 100;
3. students from developed countries:  USD 150; and
4. professionals from developed countries: USD 200.

Curriculum

The Summer School program provides an opportunity to graduate 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, how IP can be used as a tool for sustainable, socio-cultural, and economic development of emerging economies, as well as, exposing and informing them about the role of WIPO in the administration and provision of global IP services.

The program consists of lectures, case studies, simulation exercises, and panel 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 to a minimum of 8 out of 10 sessions and shall also actively take part in discussions and group projects.

Format of the Summer School

The Summer School will be exclusively conducted in a full face-to-face format, held entirely in classroom settings.

Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from Manila, Philippines, accommodation and living expenses during their participation in the program.

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.

Online Registration

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

Only 80 participants will be accommodated in the training program, on a first come-first served basis.
 
Registration Fees

Registration fees are payable to IPOPHL upon notification of acceptance from IPOPHL.  They fall into the following categories:
 
Local Participants and participants from developing countries:
 
Students/government agency :                       PHP 14,500.00/USD250
Professionals:                                                 PHP 20,000.00/USD350
 
International Participants from developed countries:
 
Students:                                                         PHP 23,000.00/USD400
Professionals:                                                  PHP 28,500.00/USD500
 
 

Programa:

El Curso de Verano en Gestión de PI (GPI) busca fortalecer aspectos clave de PI y desarrollar capacidades en Gestión de PI en temáticas como la identificación, protección y gestión estratégica de activos de PI, Políticas Institucionales de PI, Debida Diligencia de PI, Auditorías de PI, Gestión estratégica en Patentes, Diseños, Marcas, Derecho de Autor y Secretos Empresariales, Infracciones de PI y medidas de observancia, Aspectos Internacionales de la PI, fundamentos y aspectos prácticos de la Transferencia Tecnológica y Monetización de Activos de PI. Las clases se impartirán presencialmente a través de una metodología teórico-práctica por parte de expertos nacionales e internacionales con experiencia en sector público y privado en Gestión de PI, a través de lecturas, casos de estudio, ejercicios de simulación y discusiones en grupo.

 Modalidad, fecha y lugar:

 Modalidad presencial del 20 al 31 de octubre de 2025 (lunes a viernes, sesiones en la mañana y en la tarde), en la ciudad de Bogotá-Colombia, en el Centro de Innovación (HUB iEX) de la Universidad El Bosque.

 Elegibilidad:

 Estudiantes (pregrado/postgrado) y profesionales de cualquier campo de estudio o disciplina, que deseen profundizar en aspectos de Gestión de PI. Los participantes son responsables de su viaje a Bogotá, Colombia, alojamiento y gastos de manutención durante su participación en el Curso.

Certificado de participación:

Para recibir el certificado OMPI, los participantes deben asistir a todas las sesiones y participar activamente en las discusiones y ejercicios grupales. Los postulantes deben validar su disponibilidad y compromiso para participar en la totalidad del Curso. 

Seguro Médico:

 Cada participante deberá presentar un certificado médico a su llegada. Los participantes no residentes en Colombia recibirán cobertura de seguro por parte de la OMPI durante su estadía con relación a la participación en el Curso.

Registro en Línea y costos de inscripción:

Las postulaciones deben presentarse a la OMPI en línea, incluyendo el resumen del perfil profesional, carta de motivación y copia del pasaporte (o documentos de identidad). El pago de inscripción se realizará directamente a la Universidad El Bosque, posteriormente a recibir la notificación de aceptación por parte de la OMPI al Curso de Verano en GPI. Las categorías de pagos son las siguientes: i) Estudiantes de pregrado y postgrado activos: COP 1.200.000 exento de IVA. ii) Profesionales: COP 1.600.000 exento de IVA.

Política de Cancelación:

La inscripción solo podrá ser cancelada por motivos excepcionales máximo hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2025, y en consecuencia recibirá un reembolso del 80% del valor pagado. El valor retenido cubrirá costos administrativos de gestión realizados. Posteriormente a la fecha mencionada, no habrá ningún tipo de reembolso.

1. المشاركون من البلدان ذات الدخل المحدود: 350 دولاراً أمريكياً
2. الطلاب من البلدان ذات الدخل المحدود: 250 دولارًا أمريكيًا
3. المشاركون من  البلدان ذات الدخل العالي: 1000 دولاراً أمريكياً
4. الطلاب من  البلدان ذات الدخل العالي: 750 دولارًا أمريكيًا

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.