Explore the forces shaping global IP practice
The program is taught by experienced academics and practitioners from leading firms who share their experience in interactive seminars. Together with participants from around the world, you will deepen your understanding of the forces shaping global IP practice. The diverse student body and faculty offer an ideal forum to exchange legal and cultural perspectives and for you to make personal and professional contacts from around the world.
Program Objective
This program is an intensive 3-week technology licensing course, with a focus on emerging technologies. You will learn how to handle intellectual property (IP) and knowledge assets in commercial transactions involving technology, from both a theoretical and practical perspective: the law of intellectual property (IP) – patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret law, as well as the skill of drafting and negotiating IP license agreements in adversarial setting.
Target Audience
The program is intended for advanced law students and young professionals with a good knowledge of law. A background in IP law is an advantage, however, the requisite knowledge of IP law can be acquired from the mandatory online WIPO IP Learning Module that is made available to all participants.
A background in IP licensing is not required, as the program will take participants from fundamental theoretical knowledge to skills building.
Practical application of theory
Study visits are a core element of the curriculum that enables you to gain insights on how the corporations handle commercial transactions involving intellectual property. You will learn more about current challenges facing corporate legal teams and the methods being used to address them.
Guidance from experienced practitioners
Seminars and tutoring by experienced practitioners and academics will enable you to address various elements of practice surrounding the transaction of intellectual property across borders and legal systems.
You will learn
- about the technological basis of certain complex technologies, including AI, blockchain, biotechnology
- about the laws governing intellectual property rights which protect these technologies - patents, copyrights, trademarks - including the scope of exclusivity they provide
- how to draft and structure an IP license agreement; proprietary vs. open licensing
- how IP rights are transacted, including the potentials and risks in transactions
You will have the opportunity to practice your negotiation skills in workshops at Bucerius and at different company offices. The program will culminate in an intensive two-day workshop in an adversarial setting in which you will negotiate the terms for a license agreements. This will aid you in developing negotiation strategies that you can incorporate into your own practice and future endeavors.
Interactive learning and intercultural exchange
By working in small groups with students from different legal backgrounds, you will be able to gain valuable intercultural communication skills while acquiring in-depth knowledge in the field of international IP law and comparing perspectives with participants from across the globe.
Socratic-style course meetings promote interactive dialogue, inquiry and close cooperation with your peers and lecturers.
Resources from WIPO
You will be required to participate in a WIPO online course to gain or refresh your knowledge of IP law fundamentals.
Education beyond traditional borders
"Bucerius has had the vision to take legal education beyond its traditional national borders. Program curricula are designed to prepare young lawyers for their role in our now global marketplace. The school's distinguished international faculty and student body from all over the world make the experience unique."
Important practical training
"From an employer's standpoint, Bucerius Law School's practice-oriented IP summer program is most welcome, as it provides potential hires with skills and experience that are often lacking in law school education."
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