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).
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The Summer School offers an invaluable education program in intellectual property (IP).
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Testimonials
Posted on LinkedIn by Nanditha Vijay, India 2023
Posted on LinkedIn by Jia Kapur, India 2023
During my summer vacation, I got the amazing opportunity of being a part of WIPO-UNIGE Summer School which was a 2 weeks program in Geneva (from 19th June to 30th June), through which we also got an opportunity for being a part of the Université de Genève and World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO. Through this program, we met some amazing IP Experts and we also got the chance to interact and connect with them. The most delightful part of this summer school was meeting young IP professionals and scholars from different backgrounds from different places around the globe. These 2 weeks were the most mesmerizing, they also gave me some really good connections for life for which I am really grateful.
Through this course, we also got an enlighting opportunity to be a part of IP Researchers Europe Conference 2023 hashtag#IPRE2023 which was organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO in collaboration with the World Trade Organization. To be a part of this astonishing conference was an indispensable experience for me, as it enlightened me with the latest research in the world of IP.
I would also like to extend my gratitude to our impeccable professors Jacques de Werra and Irene Calboli and team Aparna N and Marion Consoli without whom this journey would have not been possible. I am really grateful to you all for the amazing experience. This course has really broadened my knowledge with respect to IP Laws and I am sure that this will have an empowering impact on my future.
Posted on LinkedIn by Teona Kvirikashvili, Switzerland 2023
From 19-30th of June, I had the honor of attending the summer school on Intellectual Property Law organized jointly by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
It was such an enriching experience both academically and socially. I enjoyed my exchanges with so many smart, interesting and motivated people all around the world. I would like to thank the organizers for creating such warm and intellectually challenging environment.
Finally much gratitude to all of the wonderful speakers who generously gave their time and shared their knowledge and experiences with us.
Posted on LinkedIn by Nathalie Buck, Switzerland 2023
During the last two weeks of June, I had the privilege of participating in the prestigious Summer School on Intellectual Property Law organized jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO and the Université de Genève.
This enriching experience enabled me to meet impressive industry professionals and academics, to take part in classes and workshops led by brilliant and highly inspiring professors, to create lifelong bonds with colleagues from all over the world, and to participate in the Intellectual Property Researchers Europe (IPRE) Conference hosted by the World Trade Organization.
I would like to express my gratitude to Professor Jacques de Werra, Professor Irene Calboli, Maria-Stella Ntamark, Martha Chikowore, Marion Consoli and Aparna N for organizing this extraordinary program.
Posted on LinkedIn by Sahana Simha, India 2023
I am thrilled to share that I had the privilege of attending the prestigious WIPO-UNIGE Summer School on Intellectual Property, organized jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO and the Université de Genève from June 19, 2023, till June 30, 2023.
During the program, I had the honour of attending and participating in several lectures delivered by esteemed professors and industry professionals where we explored the intricacies of IP law and its implications in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape. The opportunity to network, collaborate and learn from professionals at WIPO, professors at UNIGE, and my peers from all around the world and explore different cultural perspectives on intellectual property made this program truly exceptional and fostered lifelong connections.
One of the highlights of this experience was attending the Intellectual Property Researchers Europe Conference during the last two days of the summer school. This conference brought together brilliant minds from academia and research institutions, creating an intellectually stimulating environment for knowledge exchange and thought-provoking discussions, which further deepened my understanding of the developments and challenges in intellectual property.
I am immensely grateful to the World Intellectual Property Organization and the University of Geneva for organizing such a remarkable program. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Professor Jacques de Werra, Professor Irene Calboli, Maria-Stella Ntamark, Martha Chikowore, Ryszard Frelek, Marion Consoli, and Aparna N for their guidance and support throughout the summer school. I would also like to thank my family for their unwavering love and support. I look forward to leveraging this invaluable experience as I continue on my professional journey.
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.