1) TITLE OF PROGRAM
Master’s Degree Program in Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy
2) TARGET AUDIENCE
Preferred applicants: corporate legal and management personnel, government officials and attorneys with a bachelor's degree in law or above and work experience.
3) LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will deepen their understanding of basic theories, cutting-edge knowledge and management experience in the field of intellectual property and innovation policies, gain Chinese experience and global perspective in dealing with legal and policy issues, develop good critical thinking skills, and substantially improve their ability to handle intellectual property affairs.
4）DEGREE AWARDED
International students will be awarded a Master Degree in Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy by Tsinghua University.
5) TENTATIVE COURSES
1.Basic Chinese Language (2 credits)
2.Introduction to China (3)
3.Chinese Legal History (2)
4.Selected Topics in Civil Law: Property, Contracts and Torts (3)
5.Technological Innovation and IP (Patent) (3)
6.IP and Creative Industries (Copyright) (3)
7.Trademark and Branding (Trademark, Geographical Indications & Anti-unfair Competition) (3)
8.Innovation Economics and Policy (3)
9.Trade Secrets Law (2)
10.IP Management and Licensing (3)
11.IP and Antitrust (2) (Standard-setting and SEP licensing Included)
12.Data and AI Governance (2)
13.Internet Regulation (3)
14.International Intellectual Property Law (3)
15.Reading Group: Intellectual Property and Research Methodology (3) (Faculty-led)
16.Comparative Patent Law (3)
17.Comparative Copyright Law (3)
18.Comparative Trademark Law (3)
19.Advanced Topics on Intellectual Property(3)(AI, Finance Tech and others)
20.IP and Public Health (2)
21.Global Data Privacy Law (2)
22.Patent Prosecution and Litigation (2)
23.Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Innovation and IP (2)
24.Advanced Topics on Law and Technology (2)
25.Reading Group: Law and Economics Approach to Property, Torts and Contracts (3) (Faculty-led)
Notes：Please note that the course offerings listed above are subject to change based on instructor availability and student demand.
