Call for Applications: for CEIPI Summer School on the Patent System in Europe From June 29 to July 10, 2026

Unique in Europe and the world, this Summer University offers intensive theoretical and practical training for both scientists and legal professionals. Participants will also be able to apply the knowledge acquired during the various sessions in workshops.

Before the start of the Summer School, participants will have access to pre-recorded lessons. These short, dynamic videos aim to convey to participants the general principles and essential concepts of intellectual property in Europe.

The program is open to IP professionals, researchers, legal professionals, lawyers, European professionals not specialized in IP or non-European IP experts.

The course is open to intellectual property law professionals, as well as researchers and lawyers, both European and non-European, whether or not they specialize in IP law. As the entire course is taught in English, a fluent command of the language is required. Registration is open to students worldwide.

This course aims to provide an overview of the patent system within the European Union’s legal framework, as well as a practical approach to licensing agreements, litigation, and patent enforcement in Europe. This training is primarily intended for students and practitioners wishing to acquire a foundation in European and international patent law.

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