2021/2022 Edition

2021/2022 EDITION

Unique Joint Master’s Degree Programme in Intellectual Property and New Technologies organized by the Jagiellonian University of Krakow, the World Intellectual Property Organization and the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland Headquarters building of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva.

2 ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

We live in the information fice provides a perfect answer society, where a significant role to the demand for better under- has been given to new technol- standing of interfaces between ogies. Our life in the 21st centu- technology and intellectual ry cannot be imagined without property law and specialised the Internet, e-commerce and training in these rapidly devel- other information technolo- oping areas. gies, which enhance business The Programme offers an ex- and social communication and tensive learning scheme for stimulate technological pro- legal issues related to new tech- gress. New technologies have nologies, with special focus on constantly been creating new intellectual property law. Par- opportunities in life and sci- ticular courses will adopt a com- ence, building bridges between parative approach towards IP people from different countries regulations, with EU law serving and cultures. as the prevailing legal regime The law which governs exploi- for Europe. By taking this ap- tation of intellectual creations proach, the Programme attracts must respond to new challeng- undergraduate and graduate es. The Joint Master’s Degree students as well as profession- Programme in Intellectual Prop- als from the public and private erty and New Technologies sectors who wish to acquire the (MIP & NT) offered by the Jag- highly profiled skills in the field. iellonian University, the World Intellectual Property Organiza- tion and the Polish Patent Of-

3 PARTNERS

ne of the oldest universi ties in orld Intellectual Property he state administration agency, O Europe founded in 1364, and W Organization: global forum T which in Poland is one of the best universities in for intellectual property policy, responsible for implementa-tion of Poland accord-ing to the national services, information and coop- tasks connected with industrial universities ranking, the only Polish eration. As a specialized agency of property protection. The main and Eastern European higher the United Nations, WIPO assists its responsibility of the Polish Patent educa-tion institution in Reuter’s 193 member states in developing a Office is deciding on granting Top 100: Europe’s Most Innovative balanced inter-national IP legal exclusive rights for industrial Universities ranking. framework to meet society’s property objects. One of the basic The Faculty of Law and Admin- evolving needs. It provides business tasks of the Polish Patent Office is istration of the Jagiellonian services for obtaining IP rights in keeping pub-licly accessible University conducts the most multiple countries and resolving registers with information on the innovative and efficient educa- dis-putes. It delivers a policy forum legal status of the protection of tional programme, confirmed by to shape balanced interna-tional IP industrial property objects on the terri-tory of Poland. Another crucial independent branch rank-ings for rules, global services to protect IP responsibility is the wide dis- the best law faculty in Poland. across borders and resolve disputes, techni-cal infrastructure semination of knowledge of By offering 16 faculties, over 80 to connect IP systems and share industrial property protection, the study programmes and 140 spe- knowledge, cooperation and social awareness of which is a cialities, the University provides one capacity-building programs to necessary condition for ef-ficiency of the widest educational offers in enable all countries to use IP. of the legal provisions. What is Poland. With almost 43 000 The WIPO Academy is the center of equally important is promoting students (including 4000 foreign excellence for intel-lectual modern methods of industrial students from 90 countries), 190 property (IP) education and property rights management, foreign staff members and visiting training for WIPO member states, educating the young generation profes-sors and 280 bilateral in particular develop-ing countries, about the basic issues connected coopera-tion exchange agreements least-developed countries (LDCs) with intellectual property, includ- it is a recognized educational centre and countries in transition.The ing IP in university curricula, as well of education and a platform for WIPO Academy supports as frequent information campaigns international cooperation. governments, enterprises, intended primarily for communities and individuals to use entrepreneurs, managerial staff, IP as a tool for growth and scientists from univer-sities and sustainable development. It research centres, inventors, school empowers people to work and university students, patent effectively, collaboratively and attorneys, law-yers and legal innovatively by providing them advisors, judges and public with the right IP education, training prosecutors, the cus-toms services and environment. and the police.

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Main building of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, built in 1873-1887.

5 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The Programme offers candidates an attractive and user-friendly structure of three semesters between 1 October 2021 and 28 February 2023:

First non-residential semester - October 2021 – January 2022 Getting the basics of IP law (distance learning through a state of the art e-learning platform with partial use of WIPO distance learning courses on copyright, patent, trade mark and design)

Second residential semester - February 2022– June 2022 Acquiring advanced knowledge on IP law in context of new technologies (premises of the Jagiellonian University)

Third semester - October 2022 – February 2023 Doing own research under supervision (Master’s thesis seminar, internship, and Master thesis)

6 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE - COURSES

Content of the curriculum focuses on challenging issues related to intellectual property and new technologies and offers the following courses:

Introduction to EU Law New technologies, ethical, social and legal perspective New technologies and patents Copyright in the digital age Commercial communication Resolving IP and technology disputes through mediation and arbitration Digital content Privacy and personal rights on the Internet

ISPs liability Protection and licensing of software, data bases and computer games Infringements of IPRs in the field of new technologies Jurisdiction and choice of law on the Internet IP overlaps Future law for next technologies New technologies, patents and human rights Protection and access to non-personal data

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE - SEMINARS

Students will be supported by the master thesis advisors in their research work and collection of information from relevant sources. They will also be provided with personalised help during one of the Master’s seminars in the field of copy-right, patent law, trade marks and designs law, civil law and media law - all related to new technologies.

7 TEACHING STAFF WITH PARTICIPATION OF WIPO EXPERTS

he following WIPO experts were involved in teaching in the Programme in 2020/2021: TIProfessor Ansgar Ohly (Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich), Professor Duncan Matthews (Queen Mary School of Law), Professor Aurelio Lopez-Tarruella (University of Alicante), Professor M. Senftleben (University of Amsterdam) Professor Irene Calboli, (Texas A&M University School of Law, Academic Fellow at School of Law, University of Geneva, and Visiting Professor at Hanken School of Economics). COOPERATION

he Programme cooperates with the leading local and international law firms specializing in T IP Law and New Technologies:

Linklaters / Maruta Wachta / Traple Konarski Podrecki i Wspólnicy / Kondrat i i Partnerzy

Programme’s stakeholders are contributing to the Programme by:

/ offering internships

/ providing practical workshops

/ funding partial scholarships for the best students

EXLEGE - E-LEARNING PLATFORM T he first distance learning phase of the Programme is provided by Blackboard e-learning platform offering students various user-friendly services, including access to:

/ 5 on-line courses

/ video recordings

/ test, quizzes and assessment questions

/ video conferences

/ discussion groups

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GRADUATE PROFILE Programme graduates will be well-prepared to work for international, regional and domestic corporations and institutions active in the area of new technologies or in non-governmental organizations. Their knowledge and competences may be of special value to those entrepreneurs and law firms which operate in demanding new technologies markets.

9 ENTRY DATES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Registration for applicants in 2021/2022 is available between March - August 2021.

More information regarding applications rounds and recruitment timetable available at: www.welcome.uj.edu.pl/how-to-apply/schedule

The registration is mandatory through both the Jagiellonian University and the WIPO Academy websites: www.wipo.int/academy/en/courses acad_inst_and_startup_academies/

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The Programme of high expertise in intellectual property law is available to law and non-law graduates who have relevant professional interest in the field.

Prospective applicants are required to:

/ hold at least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

/ be fluent in English, which will be assessed through a interview Additional points will be awarded in the first place to candidates holding a Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in law, and those with a degree in economics, business administration or other related fields.

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FEES

/ 3500 euros (candidates with Polish citizenship and candidates from EU) / 7000 euros (others)

The fee includes: tuition, teaching equip- ment, training materials, use of training facilities and support services, welcome and farewell dinners, study visit to the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland (board, lodging, travel expenses). Personal expenses during residential phase at the Jagiel- lonian University are not included.

More information available at: www.rekrutacja.uj.edu.pl www.wipo.int

Students will get the chance to study in one of the most cultural-inspiring and student friendly cities in Poland!

Historic Centre of Kraków is listed on UNESCO World Heritage List 11 CONTACT

For further information about the Master’s Degree Programme and all other communications, please contact:

Jagiellonian University WIPO

Intellectual Property Law Chair WIPO Academy of the Jagiellonian University 34, Chemin des Colombettes Józefa 19 street 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland 31-056 Krakow, Poland Telephone: +4122338 9111 Telephone: +48 12 427 59 42 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] website: www.wipo.int/academy/en website: www.wpia.uj.edu.pl/ip Facebook: /IPNTKrakow

STEERING COMMITTEE

Jagiellonian University The WIPO Academy The Patent Office of the Republic of Poland Professor Bartosz Brożek Mr Sherif Saadallah dr Piotr Zakrzewski Vice Dean of the Department Executive Director, WIPO Deputy President, the Patent of Law and Administration Academy Office of the Republic of Poland dr hab. Justyna Ożegalska- Mr Joe Bradley Ms. Małgorzata Kozłowska Trybalska Head, Academic Institutions Coordinator for International Director, Jagiellonian Programme Projects in the Patent University Ms Martha Chikowore Examinantion Department, the dr Dariusz Kasprzycki Counsellor, Academic Patent Office of Republic of Vice Director, Jagiellonian Institutions Programme Poland. University dr Alicja Adamczak Honorable Member Kielce University of Technology

PROGRAMME COORDINATORS dr hab. Justyna Ożegalska-Trybalska dr Dariusz Kasprzycki Ms Martha Chikowore Director, Vice Director, Counsellor, Jagiellonian University Jagiellonian University WIPO Academy, WIPO