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Intellectual Property Summer Courses in Geneva, Switzerland and Virtually

May 26 through June 29

Each summer, AUWCL's renowned intellectual property program offers a broad selection of short courses for law students and practitioners. Summer courses are available for transferable academic credit and/or a certificate of completion. 

Our summer courses are an excellent way to gain expertise in areas not traditionally covered by law school curriculum while exploring the unique international nature of intellectual property.  All of the courses are taught by leading faculty and practitioners.

2026 Summer Courses

International Intellectual Property Law

Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll

Instructor: Michael Carroll
May 26 - May 29 | Tu W Th | 10:00-12:00 pm
Virtual
1 credit

This course provides an introduction to the treaties and principles of international intellectual property law. The course includes review of aspects of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (“TRIPS”), and WIPO administered intellectual property treaties. The course is a basic introduction to both the principles of intellectual property and to international treaty law and does not require prior course work in either field. 

Intellectual Property in the Multilateral System

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Christine Farley

Instructor: Christine Farley 
Dates to be finalized | Geneva, Switzerland

This two-week course focused on the World Trade Organization and World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva, and offers students an in-depth look at international issues in IP and trade. The unit on the WTO provides an overview of the substantive areas of international economic relations that are covered in the text of the WTO Agreements and look at the workings of the different WTO divisions. The unit on Intellectual Property in the Multilateral System includes comparative study of international treaties on intellectual property. The course will cover contemporary debates around the role of intellectual property in development. 

Full-Tuition Scholarships for Government Delegates from Developing Countries

As part of our partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization Academy, American University is pleased to offer five full-tuition scholarships to the Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution course for employees of government delegations of developing countries. **Applications for 2026 will open February 1st!

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“PIJIP's summer sessions allow students to focus on current topics in IP taught by leading faculty and practitioners.”

Director, Michael Carroll

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