This Master’s Degree is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), and Africa University (Mutare, Zimbabwe), with financial assistance from the Government of Japan.

Subjects covered

• General introduction to intellectual property
• Patents and Utilitiy Models
• Trademarks and geographical indications
• Competition and antitrust
• Industrial designs
• Copyright and related rights
• IP and Public Health; Food Security and Biotechnology
• Traditional knowledge, folklore and genetic resources
• Transfer of technology and IP asset management and strategic planning
• IP and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises
• Enforcement of intellectual property rights
• Practical sessions at ARIPO
• Research project

About World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

WIPO is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. We are a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 193 member states. Our mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Our mandate, governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967….

WIPO Academy AIP] University Partnerships Program

Aim and Benefits of WIPO Academy AIP] University Partnerships Program

A number of WIPO scholarships are available. Scholarships cover:

• Return ticket
• Registration and tuition fees
• Full board and lodging
• Medical insurance

Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.
Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter they will be provided with relevant information, including travel arrangements.

Requirements for WIPO Academy AIP] University Partnerships Program Qualification

To be considered, applicants shall:

• Be nationals of an African country;
• Hold at least a Bachelor (second lower class) degree from a recognized university in any discipline; and
• Be fluent in English.
• A pass in DL 101 (WIPO free course)

Interview date, Process and Venue for WIPO Academy AIP] University Partnerships Program

Course :  01-May-2024 –  30-Apr-2025

Dates:

• May to July 2024: compulsory distance learning phase through the WIPO Academy e-Learning Center (lms.wipo.int), with final exam;
• August to December 2024: residential phase in Mutare, Zimbabwe, including a two-week practical training at ARIPO Headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe; and
• December 2024 to April 2025: finalization and submission of a dissertation.

Application Deadline

1 March, 2024

How to Apply

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