Master of Laws in Intellectual Property (with specialization in Patent Law and Design Law) - University of Ankara

This Masters Program is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office and Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.

Subjects covered

Introduction to Intellectual Property and Research Methodology: Interdisciplinary Approaches
Advanced Patent Law: Substantive and Procedural
Advanced Design Law: Substantive and Procedural
Advanced Trademarks
Geographical Indications and Traditional Knowledge
Commercialization of Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Infringement at Universities
International Copyright Law

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants shall:

hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (open to all disciplines)
Transcript (minimum GPA: 2.00 / 4.00)
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT: 78 / Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Score B, Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Score C, or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Score 67, Turkish Foreign Language Exam –YDS or YÖKDİL: 65)
One reference letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose (maximum one page, including two lines indicating if you apply for a scholarship and why)
ALES score (min. 55, only for Turkish students)
to pass the entrance exam for Turkish students and self-sponsored international students (held by Ankara University) students are required to send the official documents ot Ankara University upon requests after the selection period.

Scholarships

Up to 10 scholarships will be available from WIPO and Republic of Turkey for international students from developing countries, least developed countries and countries with economies in transition and cover:

travel costs
tuition fees
accommodation
subsistence allowance
medical insurance

WIPO scholarships are awarded to government officials and persons working in the public sector such as universities, academies, and research and development institutions.

Application

All applicants have to apply online in the WIPO Academy and Ankara University websites.

All Turkish and self-sponsored students should apply through the website of Institute for Social Sciences, Ankara University and attend an entrance exam www.sosbilens.ankara.edu.tr .

In addition, they should apply through the WIPO Academy website in order to be registered for the WIPO Academy Distance Learning courses planned for the LL.M. program.

Registration : 10-Apr-2019 – 20-Jul-2019
Course : 16-Sep-2019 – 30-Jun-2020

Documents to be uploaded

University Degree (translated in English) *
For non-native speakers proof of English language: TOEFL / CAE or acceptable equivalent *
Transcript of University studies (Translated in English) *
Recommendation letter *
Motivation letter for AIP (Max 300 words) *
Recent Curriculum Vitae *

Documents marked with * are mandatory.

Dates
Academic year September 2019 – June 2020

September to December 2019: compulsory distance learning phase through the WIPO Academy e-Learning Center (lms.wipo.int), with final exam;
February to May 2020: residential phase at Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey, including practical training at TPI in Ankara, Turkey; and
May to June, 2020: examination, finalization and submission of a research project.

Award
Successful students will be awarded Master of Law degree in Intellectual Property by the Ankara University on behalf of WIPO and TPI.

Teachers
Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the Ankara University, visiting lecturers from other leading universities, reputed IP professionals and staff of co-organizers.

More information
Applicants should read the brochure or visit the WIPO Academy and Ankara University websites for more details and updated information.

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