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Join the First Cohort of WIPO’s Graduate Program on IP Law and Management in India!

March 25, 2024

Applications are now open for the first edition of the dual track Master of Laws (LL.M.) / Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (IP) and Management jointly offered by the WIPO Academy, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks of India, and the National Law University Delhi (NLU-D).

The one-year graduate program is offered in-person at the NLU-D campus in New Delhi, India. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply by June 3, 2024 for the first edition of the program starting on August 16, 2024.

Apply for the LL.M. / Master’s Degree in IP and Management

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The panel of speakers at the launch event for the LL.M. / Joint Master's in IP Law and Management on March 21, 2024 at the National Law University Delhi campus. (Image: National Law University Delhi)

Why apply?

Young professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and those wishing to hone their legal and managerial IP skills admitted to the program will benefit from the opportunity to learn from local and international IP experts. The program covers topics addressing the fast-evolving field of IP and its relationship with economics, innovation, public health, including:

  • IP management strategies;
  • IP licensing and contract management;
  • IP economics and innovation, including new business models; and
  • IP commercialization and technology transfer.

The graduate program is offered in a dual track format with students coming from a law background completing the LL.M. track, and students with a non-law background completing the Master’s Degree track. A limited number of scholarships are offered by WIPO and the Government of Japan for international students from developing countries, least-developed countries and countries in transition.

Special launch event at NLU-D

On October 12, 2023, WIPO Director General Daren Tang signed an agreement for the establishment of this program, which responds to the increasing relevance of IP India, especially for the business and commerce sectors, as well as for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are key drivers of economic development.

A launch event took place at the NLU-D campus on March 21, 2024 to mark the new graduate program. Honorable Justice Pratibha M. Singh from the Delhi High Court opened the launch event alongside Dr. Pushpendra Rai, WIPO Consultant, Professor (Dr.) Unnat Pandit, Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, Government of India, and Professor G.S. Bajapi, Vice Chancellor NLU-D.

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The panel of speakers at the launch event for the LL.M. / Joint Master's in IP Law and Management on March 21, 2024 at the National Law University Delhi campus. (Image: National Law University Delhi)

The launch of this program is a watershed moment, in so far as IP education in India is concerned. It has been a requirement to have specialized courses with a focus on IP so that a new breed of IP professionals can serve towards business enterprises, start-ups and the law and policy making of a nation. The way in which this program is conceived, both domestic and international students will stand to benefit from it and shall create an impact in their communities. It is just a step in the WIPO-India partnership accelerated by the dedication of WIPO, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks of India, and the National Law University Delhi.

Honorable Justice Pratibha M. Singh, Delhi High Court

This program could not come at a more strategic moment as the first dual-track program to be offered for law and non-law students. By focusing on IP law and management, this program provides a unique opportunity for students not only to acquire solid knowledge in the core areas of IP law but also for strategy and management of IP rights. The collaboration between the WIPO Academy, Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, and the National Law University, Delhi will guarantee the triumph of this unique program, establishing it as a premier model showcasing how IP serves as a catalyst for growth and development for the benefit of everyone.

Mr. Sherif Saadallah, Executive Director, of the WIPO Academy

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