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Intellectual Property program

In recent years, national and local governments and private corporations have shown growing interest in intellectual property issues as the Japanese government endeavors to make the nation intellectual property-oriented. This Program aims to nurture leaders who are capable of planning and designing intellectual property policies and strategies in central government, local government units, and corporations. Applicants seeking a professional career in the field of intellectual property and policy are welcomed regardless of academic background. The Program focuses on enabling students to be practically competent in overall policy analysis, evaluation, and planning, with a strong focus on law and economics.

The curriculum is composed of core, policy, and applied courses. The core courses provide students with basic academic knowledge related to intellectual property and methodology, including intellectual property law and introductory economics, as well as interdisciplinary subjects, such as law and economics and science and technology, which are crucial for evaluating intellectual property strategy and policies. Guest lectures by policymakers, lawyers, attorneys, and business people in charge of intellectual property strategy demonstrate not only specialized but also practical knowledge. Policy courses require students to participate in discussions about ideal intellectual property strategy for governments and corporations, applying the methodology of law and economics as well as science and technology. We expect the results of these discussions to be reflected in government and corporate intellectual property strategy planning and design, as well as in each student's career. The Program offers a wide variety of applied courses and accepts transfer credits from relevant courses in the University of Tokyo's Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology and the Seikei University Law School. This system enables students to acquire more advanced knowledge in science, technology, and law, in accordance with their needs.

The Program brings a diverse group of individuals engaged in intellectual property issues-including lawyers, attorneys, business people, and staff of non-profit organizations together with civil servants and staff of international organizations who supervise policy planning. Friendly competition among students from such varied backgrounds not only enhances the education process but is surely an invaluable asset to their careers.

Intellectual Property Program in brief

Fosters leaders in intellectual property policy

Program Director:
Professor Hideo Fukui

Target Groups:
Junior and mid-career national/local government officials, staff members of international organizations, lawyers, patent attorneys, and others engaged in intellectual property issues

Career Destination:
Professional positions in intellectual property policy and administration

Degrees Offered:
Master of Public Policy
Master of Public Economics
Master of Law and Policy

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