WIPO-Unige Summer School 2020
June 22 – July 3, 2020 (2 weeks)
Course description
The University of Geneva, together with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), organized a two-weeks WIPO-University of Geneva Summer School on Intellectual Property (June 22 to July 3). The Summer School took place online. The Summer School was open to approximately 60 senior students (graduate and postgraduate students) and young professionals from any field of study or discipline (from law to economics).
Photo : WIPO/Berrod
The Summer School offers an invaluable education program in intellectual property (IP).
Photo : WIPO/Berrod
Testimonials
Posted on LinkedIn by Nicoletta Sonia Magnaghi, Italy – 2020
It was a pleasure and an honor to attend the 10th edition of the WIPO-UNIGE Summer School on Intellectual Property organized by the University of Geneva and the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO. Such an incredible opportunity during these troubled times to e-meet students and professionals from all over the world, to attend incredible lectures of the most outstanding experts in the field, and to gain invaluable knowledge.
Even if we were not physically in Geneva, it was still possible for us to interact thanks to the informal sessions and group activities. I am proud to be now part of the alumni community and I hope to meet all the participants and the organizers in the future.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to Professor Irene Calboli, Professor Jacques de Werra, Mr. Joe Bradley, and Ms. Hélène Bruderer for organizing this unique formative experience and to all the speakers for sharing their knowledge and time.
Posted on LinkedIn by Alejandro Ponce Rivera, Peru – 2020
It was a pleasure and an amazing experience to be part of the WIPO-UNIGE Summer School on Intellectual Property 2020. I had the opportunity to learn from excellent professors and professionals with over 100 participants from all around the world.
Thanks to an excellent organization of this digital version of the Summer School made by the University of Geneva, Digital Law Center, and the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO.
Specially thanks to Irene Calboli, Hélène Bruderer, Jacques de Werra, Joe Bradley, and to all the lecturers who made this Summer School and enriching experience.
Posted on LinkedIn by Jannefer Pelayo, Philippines – 2020
I am honored to have been part of the WIPO-UNIGE 2020 Summer Class for Intellectual Property. The classes were intense yes, but also very interesting and informative.
Special thanks to the team of the WIPO-UNIGE! Thank you Professor Irene Calboli, Professor Jacques de Werra, Professor Joe Bradley, Ms Hélène Bruderer, and many others who pushed through and made this year's online session such a success! Kudos!
Thank you heartily to all my classmates who were very supportive and kind. I've learned a lot from your interactions and questions with our professors. Despite the online/virtual nature of our classes, I'm glad to have met and studied with you all.
I still have a long way to go, but every little step counts. I count this one as a step and a half!
Posted on LinkedIn by Sravanti Pemmaraju, India – 2020
Having the opportunity to hear from some of the best in the field has been a surreal experience. From lectures to group discussions and presentations, we have had opportunities to explore avenues of intellectual property law and applying concepts to various case samples; it’s safe to say that two weeks is definitely not enough.
A little disappointed that it’s over, but so very glad to have learnt a lot.
Cheers to all the amazing people I’ve met over the past few days!
Heartfelt gratitude to all who made the summer school possible on the digital platform!
Special mention to Irene Calboli, Hélène Bruderer, Jacques de Werra, and Joe Bradley for their efforts and amazing lecture series!
Posted on LinkedIn by Ekaterina Alekseeva, Russia – 2020
I am so blessed to finish today the Summer School on Intellectual Property by World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO and University of Geneva. Over 100 participants from all parts of the world joined together in 2 weeks of truly intensive online session. It was 10th Anniversary of WIPO-UNIGE summer school and the first time this course taught online. And it was my best experience during this difficult 2020 year.
I would highlight the quality of lectures, the engagement of students, the brilliant lecturers staff comprised from practitioners with broad experience and honored professors.
I say goodbye with a heavy heart, but I thank you with great appreciation, especially people who perfectly organized this difficult online session - Hélène Bruderer, Joe Bradley, Jacques de Werra and Irene Calboli. And Ana Andrijevic for being so attentive and helpful with final presentation of our group.
Hope to see all participants off-line!
Posted on LinkedIn by Lucas Valente, Argentina – 2020
Today was the last session of WIPO - UNIGE Summer School 2020, an amazing experience that I was able to share with over a hundred professionals from all around the world.
I feel so grateful for having been part of this Course despite the current COVID-19 situation. Taking it online was really challenging to all of us, but I think we could get the best out of it, thanks to an outstanding organization made by the Université de Genève and World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO.
Thanks to all of the professors and lecturers, especially to Irene Calboli, Hélène Bruderer, Joe Bradley and Jacques de Werra for making this Summer School so interesting and unique!
Posted on LinkedIn by Sima Ghaffari, Iran – 2020
Honored to be part of the two-week WIPO-University of Geneva Summer School on Intellectual Property. That was an outstanding experience. Learning never stops even during the COVID-19 pandemic!
Special thanks go to Irene Calboli, Joe Bradley, Christopher Bavitz, Hans Georg Bartels, Adrien Alberini, and other professors. Also, Jacques de Werra, I enjoyed every minute of your lecture on ADR in IP disputes.
Qingqing Jia – 2019
Highly recommend this program! As a practising lawyer in IP area, I find this program helpful and inspired. The topics cover all types of IPRs. The lectures not only explain basic theories but also discuss cutting-edge issues in IP area. The lecturers are international, experienced and knowledgeable. The classmates are friendly, diversed and passionate. Moreover, the city of Geneva is beautiful, historical and vibrant. This two-weeks learning left me a wonderful memory.
Pedro de Perdigao Lana – 2019
WIPO/UNIGE School on Intellectual Property was an absolutely unique experience and surely one of the most enriching course I've ever attended, probably the most important in terms of positive impacts to my future career and academic formation. It was outstanding not only in exposing theoretical and practical aspects of IP (and especially how WIPO approaches them), but also in getting to know a lot of interesting new people (lecturers, organizers and participants) from all over the world with diferent backgrounds and great insights about a wide diversity of subjects.
It’s palpable how much work, resources and energy were devoted by the organizers to this course. I'm very happy to have been part of it, and would surely recommend to anyone interested in IP, be them, among many other possibilities, lawyers, students, engineers, economists or government officials.
Axel Schiller – 2019
Without exaggeration, I can say the 2019 WIPO UNIGE Summer School on Intellectual Property has been one of the most positive, inspiring and insightful experiences of my life so far, and I’m grateful for having had the opportunity to take part in this exceptional training. Having originally trained in IP and then moved to scientific research, I was immensely happy to return to this exceptional field and to gain invaluable knowledge about the established international frameworks but, at the same time, the current trends and innovations in IP worldwide. Complemented with the opportunity to study at the World Intellectual Property Organisation and the University of Geneva and to learn from leading scholars, to attend an international IP research conference at the World Trade Organisation and to be part of an enthusiastic group of fellow students from all over the world, this Summer School by far exceeded the highest expectations I could have had. I’m taking home from the beautiful city of Geneva unforgettable memories, new knowledge and competencies in IP, and friends from around the globe. Thank you very much, WIPO and UNIGE!
Rita Franceschet – 2019
The WIPO-UNIGE Summer School on IP has been one of the most enriching and formative experiences in my lifetime. This Summer School distinguishes itself though its dynamic, extensive and top-flight courses in a wide range of IPRs and related aspects. The Summer School offers a fine-tuned combination of in-depth theoretical and practical insights, coupled with enriching exchanges among young professionals and experienced guest speakers from all around the world.
Lenka Petrova – 2019
Attending the WIPO-UNIGE Summer School on IP is an excellent and unique opportunity to meet with amazing lecturers, WIPO employees and IP lawyers. Beside that meeting and being with students from all over the world is very enriching experience. I especially appreciated the praxis-oriented approach of the Summer School.
Sviatlana Stotskaya – 2019
I would like to thank WIPO and UNIGE for the incredible opportunity to attend WIPO-UNIGE Summer School and II Researchers Europe Conference (IPRE) in June-July 2019. I came to Summer School to enrich my knowledge in Intellectual Property but after 2 weeks in Geneva I realized that not only lectures, class discussions, and a group project have allowed me to take a look from a different perspective at areas of IP that I had never explored before but also the school broadened my horizon and introduced to a geographically and professionally diverse community of truly inspiring people.
II Researchers Europe Conference covered a broad variety of IP-related topics, ranging from digital copyright challenges to e-health algorithms and intellectual property rights. I have been interested in these topics, and the conference was a great opportunity to hear insights from the prominent researchers. What made the conference even more exciting is that the second day of it was held at the historic place of the WTO headquarters. Also, I would like to thank for the excellent organization of our studying experience.
Tom Boakai Tombekai – 2019
My two weeks of intensive study at WIPO and the University of Geneva was quite a rewarding exposure and enlightenment to Intellectual Property issues as a young professional, I had the privilege of covering several cross-cutting issues in the innovation and creativity sector to include copyrights, trademark, artificial intelligence, traditional knowledge, designs, patents among others.
More interestingly, the multicultural environment of distinguished experts and enterprising students was a unique experience.
Vidit Deswal – 2019
My journey to Delhi to Geneva commenced with searching for Intellectual property Summer Schools. It was soon after I found the renowned Summer School offered by WIPO-UNIGE at Geneva and I instinctively decided to apply for it. The staff, behind the whole process, was extremely convivial and guided me with patience throughout the process of finding the best accommodations to providing all the necessary information on how to travel and where to eat in Geneva. During my two weeks spent at the Summer School, I had the pleasure of meeting brilliant and wonderful people from different professional backgrounds all over the world. It provided the participants with an excellent platform for sharing our perspective and knowledge related to the field of IP. WIPO-UNIGE Summer School at Geneva is a highly enriching experience that I recommend to anyone who's looking for nothing less than the best.
Levente Szegedi - 2018
Open-mindedness, cultural diversity, various academic and professional backgrounds among participants, top speakers, two venues, a well-organized programme, and the common interest in intellectual property all adds up and creates an inspiring environment for the amazing two week WIPO-UNIGE Summer School on IP.
Excellent opportunity to gain an overview of IP Law on an international level with a practical and global approach.
Oksana POPRUGA – 2018
The WIPO/UNIGE Summer School on IP has been a remarkable professional experience. Excellent entry point into the complicated and cross-cutting world of the IP. Good balance of birds-view background/case study material from around the world. Interaction with the fantastic Summer School team and outstanding speakers is an extra advantage versus the distance learning programmes. Highly recommended.
Mehek KAPOOR - 2018
Absolutely fantastic Summer Programme! Exchange of opinions, great discussions and group activities, excellent speakers! The UNIGE-WIPO Summer School is the perfect event to get a complete overview of the current International Intellectual Property Law and Policy!
Bunchai CHAMNANPRAI (Brandy) – 2018
WIPO-UNIGE IP Summer School gathers sharing knowledge, wider perspectives and unique contributions among enthusiastic participants and the team of experienced speakers and facilitators.
Grace AGUILAR -2017
Being part of the WIPO Summer School 2017 was an enriching experience as it allowed me to learn and discuss about all current IP issues with people from other countries who have different academic and professional backgrounds and exchange points of view with them. It was also an opportunity to know how IP is managed in other countries and on an international level.