Overview
The WIPO-UNIGE - Intellectual Property Summer School usually takes place in-person during the first week at the WIPO Headquarters, and during the second week in the premises of the University of Geneva Law School.
Summer School Objective
The objective of the Summer School is to provide an opportunity for advanced students or young professionals to acquire deeper knowledge of Intellectual Property (IP), and to gain an appreciation of IP as a tool for economic, social, cultural and technological development and the role WIPO plays in the global administration of IP.
The Summer School program covers all main areas of IP (namely, patent law, trademarks, designs and copyright) through a pragmatic, interactive approach. Lecturers are IP experts at WIPO, the University of Geneva, or other institutions.
Programme Structure
Topics covered in this course include:
- Intellectual Property
- Patent Law
- Trademarks
- Designs
- Copyright
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Patent & Intellectual Property Law Legal StudiesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CV: academic and/or professional resume.
- Motivation letter (maximum of 500 words): explain briefly your motivations to take part in the course of your choice.
- University certificate of registration (external students only): only students providing such a certificate are eligible for the external students fee.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Genève
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.