Course Basics
- Venue - Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Language - Spanish
- Duration - April to February
- Cost - US$6,350
- Application Form
(apply by January 31, 2013) - Scholarship Form
- Curriculum
Masters Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) - Buenos Aires
This Masters Degree is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy and Austral University (Buenos Aires, Argentina) in collaboration with the Government of Argentina through the National Intellectual Property Institute (INPI). The program is structured in three cycles stretching over twelve months, from April to February:
| period | description |
|---|---|
| First Part (April 29 to September 27, 2013): | Face-to-face classes held at Austral University, Buenos Aires, Argentina; |
| Second Part (September 28 to November 15, 2013): | Handing in of written assignments; and; |
| Third Part (November 16, 2013, to February 1, 2014): | Writing, finalization and submission of a thesis. |
Curriculum
The curriculum aims to provide an in-depth examination of the topics of Intellectual Property (IP) law practice in an international and regional context as well as a specialized analysis of the latest development in the field of IP. Subjects covered include:
- Philosophy, Social and Political Foundations of IP
- Research Methodology, and Oral and Written Expression
- Brands and other Designations
- Copyright and Related Rights
- Patents and other Forms of Innovation Protection
- Contracts and Licensing
- Legal International IP Framework
- Economic Analysis of IP
- Biotechnology Patents
- Drafting of Patent Applications
- IP and Information Technology
- IP Management in Science and Technology Research Agencies
- Entertainment, Sport and Advertising laws
- Financial and Accounting Aspects of Intangible Assets
- Innovation Management
- IP Strategies in Global Companies
- Research and Thesis
Diploma
Upon satisfactory completion of the program, participants will be awarded a Master Degree in Intellectual Property, awarded by the Austral University on behalf of WIPO.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a four-year degree in law, economics, engineering, medicine, physics, chemistry, communication sciences or business administration. Proof of Spanish proficiency is required and English reading comprehension ability is necessary. A total of 35 places are available in the program.
Applications
Registration for this Masters Degree is open from November to January. Any person fulfilling the above mentioned requirements is invited to send a duly completed application form and detailed curriculum vitae, together with copies of university diploma and transcript, and any other appropriate supporting documents, to martha.chikowore@wipo.int (with copy to marcelo.dipietro@wipo.int) and to rrii@inpi.gob.ar (with copy to informesfd@ius.austral.edu.ar).
Scholarship
WIPO offers 15 scholarships to highly motivated persons from Latin American countries. Each scholarship covers a return air ticket, tuition, board, lodging and health insurance for the duration of the residential part of the program.
Five scholarships, covering tuition, are offered by Austral University and the Government of Argentina through INPI.
Applicants who seek to benefit from a scholarship should attach a motivation letter to their application.
