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WIPO-SNU MIP PROGRAM

General:

WIPO-SNU MIP Program is :

On September 1, 2012, the World Intellectual Property

Organization (WIPO) and Seoul National University (SNU)

will jointly launch the WIPO-SNU Master of Intellectual

Property (MIP) Program at Seoul National University,

Seoul, Korea.

The WIPO-SNU MIP Program has been jointly developed by

the WIPO and SNU in collaboration with the Korea

Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and designed to meet the

needs of intellectual property (IP) professionals, policy

makers, and government officials of IP institutions, students

and teachers of intellectual property, entrepreneurs, and other

members of the society from law and non-law backgrounds.

More information on the WIPO Academy is available at http://www.wipo.int/academy/en.

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will be awarded a Master Degree in

Intellectual Property jointly by the WIPO and Seoul National University.

WIPO is:

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United

Nations (UN) headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The WIPO is the largest and most

important international IP administration organization, currently having 184 member

countries and administering 24 international treaties, including Patent Cooperation Treaty and

Madrid Protocol. More information is available at http://www.wipo.int/about-

wipo/en/what_is_wipo.html.

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SNU is:

Seoul National University (SNU) is Korea’s first national university and the indisputable leader of

higher education in Korea. As Korea’s leading research university, SNU is committed to

diversifying its student body and faculty, fostering global exchange, and promoting path-breaking

research in all fields of knowledge. More information on SNU is available at

http://en.snu.ac.kr/about/ab0101.jp.

SNU has already established various IP-specialized degree programs and institutions, such as

Master in Intellectual Property (MIP) Program, Chief Intellectual Property Officer (CIPO)

Academy, and Center for Law and Technology. WIPO-SNU MIP Program will be excellent

globalization of SNU’s existing IP-specialized programs. More information on SNU’s programs

and institutions is available at http://law.snu.ac.kr/eng/main/main.asp and at

http://www.clt.re.kr/eng/index.php.

Applications and Admissions:

Step 1: Online Application

Online application for the entrance to the Program in Fall 2012 will be accepted from January 9

(Mon), 2012 to February 28 (Tue), 2012. Please find “Admissions” and then “Graduate” at the

SNU website at http://useoul.edu.

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Step 2: Submission of Required Documents

The following documents should arrive at the SNU Office of Admissions by February 29 (Wed),

2012. Applicants must have already completed the online application.

1. Completed Application for Admission (Form 1)

2. Personal Statement & Study Plan (Form 2)

3. Two Letters of Recommendation (Form 3)

4. Financial Certificate (Form 4)

5. Permission of Inquiryof Certificate of Entry and Exit (Form 5)

6. Transcripts, Graduation Certificates,Degree Certificates

7. Score Report of Recognized English Proficiency Test (TOEFL, TEPS, or IELTS)

Note: Admission requires TOEFL score to be 550 (PBT), 210 (CBT), 80 (IBT) or higher,

IELTS score to be 5.5 or higher, or TEPS score to be 701 or higher.

8. Any other appropriate supporting documents

Admission Guide and Forms (1-5) will be available from the website at http://www.wipo-

snu.or.kr/ or http://admission.snu.ac.kr/adm06/adm06.jsp.

For more information about admission, you are welcome to ask questions via email at

[email protected].

Expenses & Scholarships:

Costs for One Academic Year:

Tuition: approximately US$9,000

Books and Supplies: US$1,000

Lodge and Board: US$10,000

Personal and Other Expenses: US$5,000

Scholarships:

Each year the WIPO offers scholarships covering tuition and SNU Center for Law & Technology

will offer scholarships covering all or part of non-tuition costs, such as lodge and board.

Further information about scholarship: [email protected].

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Curriculum (tentative):The curriculum of the WIPO-SNU MIP Program has been tailored to provide knowledge and

skills in intellectual property (IP) law, management, policy-making, and practice through

exposure to an international and comparative approach, as well as global network that will help

play a leading role in the IP area. The curriculum is composed of one year (two regular semesters

and one summer program) of teaching session at SNU plus one year (two additional regular

semesters) of thesis-writing sessions at home.

Title WIPO-SNU MIP Program

Degree Master of Law (LL.M.)

Language English

Duration

22 months (4 regular semesters + 1 summer program)

- Semester 1: September 2012~

- Semester 2: March 2013~

- Semester 3 (summer): June 2013~

- Semester 4 (writing thesis at home): September 2013~

- Semester 5 (writing thesis at home): March 2014~

Credits required 30 credits

Courses (tentative) Credits Semester

International Intellectual Property (required) 3 credits Semester 1

Patents and Management (required) 3 credits Semester 1

Trademarks and Management (required) 3 credits Semester 1

Copyrights, E-Commerce, and Management (required) 3 credits Semester 2

Comparative IP Laws and Systems (required) 3 credits Semester 2

International Business and Negotiation (required) 3 credits Semester 2

Reading and Research (required) 2 credits Semester 3

Commercialization of Technology (elective) 2 credits Semester 3

Strategies for International Patent Litigation (elective) 2 credits Semester 3

Intellectual Property Seminar (elective) 2 credits Semester 3

Emerging Issues in Intellectual Property (elective) 2 credits Semester 3

Writing Thesis at home I (required) 3 credits Semester 4

Writing Thesis at home II (required) 3 credits Semester 5

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Writing Thesis Deadlines:

(1) Thesis topic by the end of Semester 3

(2) Thesis outline & main ideas by the end of sixth week of Semester 4

(3) First draft by the end of Semester 4

(4) Final draft by the end of Semester 5

Course Details:

International Intellectual PropertyThis course provides an overview of

the key areas of intellectual property

law, in order to demonstrate the scope

of the law, and some of the key issues

affecting the operation of the law in

today’s society. Accordingly, this

course will specifically center on basic

features and laws of patents, copyright,

and trademarks commonly found in

developed countries. In addition, this course will introduce various international treaties and

regulations, and then investigate current challenges which many nations are faced with and

attempting to resolve.

The course will discuss the following topics:

IP basics

basic IP rights

patent: basics and infringement

patent: international issues and considerations

copyright: basics, infringement and exceptions

copyright: international issues and considerations

trademarks and geographical indications: the basics

trademarks: international issues and considerations

other rights related to IP

role of international and regional IP related organizations

WTO, WIPO, TRIPs and related issues

IP and Free Trade Agreements

current international IP challenges: the economic and legal development gap

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Patents and ManagementThis course covers major aspects of patents and patent law including novelty, non-obviousness,

infringement, and remedies, just to name a few. The emphasis is on essential legal principles and a

policy analysis of the patent system. This course will focus on the patent law and system in the US

which is by far the biggest market of patents, and will also include characteristics of Korean patent

law and system in view of the US counterparts. The course is to be designed to be useful both as a

solid background for non-patent-specialists and for those planning a career in the field.


patent policy

choice of patent system and trade secrets

patentable subject matter

patentability in predictable and unpredictable arts

software inventions, biological inventions, and business method inventions

claim analysis: claim scope and patent rights

claim construction: inventing around

novelty and non-obviousness requirements

other factors affecting patentability

inventorship and ownership

infringement theory: direct and indirect infringements

infringement proceedings

remedies of infringement

commercialization of technology management and arrangements

innovation patents, utility models, trade secrets

international conventions

Trademarks and ManagementThis course will introduce the purpose and basic system for protecting the trademarks and will

also examine issues relating to infringements and the applicable laws. This course will focus on

the trademark law and system which are frequently found in many developed countries but will

also cover characteristics of Korean trademarks and related rights.


function of trademarks

requirements and processes for registration

management and maintenance

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licensing, assignment, franchising, and parallel importation

trademark protection, passing-off, domain name system

protection of geographical indications(GIs)

Copyrights, E-Commerce, and Management This course will look at some of the newer Web 2.0 companies that are involved in social

networking and depend on users to provide much or all of the content for their site (e.g.,

Wikipedia, YouTube and Facebook). This class will also explore how the growth of the Internet

and e-commerce is impacting existing laws and public policy, what new laws and regulations have

been enacted or are being considered, and how those laws and regulations are, in turn, impacting

the growth of the ecommerce. This is an introductory course and, therefore, a basic knowledge of

computers and the Internet is recommended.


introduction

trademark law and domain names

cyber-squatters, ACPA, ICANN, domain name registrations

contracting online

technological protection of digital goods

electronic intrusions

liability of ISPs and others

privacy online

Comparative IP Laws and SystemsThis course is an intensive study of the core subjects of IP law (including patents, copyrights,

trade secrets, and trademarks), IP legal system, and IP practice in the US. This course examines

fundamental principles of these bodies of law, their underlying policies, and how they inter-relate.

The course will also introduce comparative and international aspects of the above branches of

intellectual property and to specific laws related to obtaining and enforcing intellectual property

rights in the US.


patent: basics and infringement

patent: international issues and considerations

copyright: basics, infringement and exceptions

copyright: international issues and considerations

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trademarks and geographical indications: the basics

trademarks: international issues and considerations

role of international and American IP related organizations

International Business and NegotiationIn this IP negotiation and strategies class, students will learn the basics of negotiation and

strategies, how to determine whether they will win or lose before a negotiation even starts, what

the best option will be, and more. The course will introduce basic tactics of negotiation in making

deals as well as resolving conflicts.


introduction to negotiation theory

value creation v. value distribution

agency and conflicts of interests

best alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA)

integrative negotiation v. distributive negotiation

information and structure of negotiation

multi-party negotiation

IP licensing agreement

IP negotiation tactics and strategy

mediation

settlement as a strategy

alternative dispute resolution

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Reading and ResearchMaster’s thesis is a vehicle to undertake a structured, individual research project under

supervision. The thesis requires each student to take an initiative to manage a major research

project to satisfy completion. The thesis is to be a substantial piece of work relevant to the course

carried out on an individual basis, investigating and analyzing the legal aspects of a real world

intellectual property problem.


analysis of current IP laws and regulations (of a specific nation)

analysis of current patent, copyright or trademark laws and regulations (of a specific nation)

comparative patent, copyright or trademark laws

comparative IP laws

national competitiveness and IP policy

impact of IP policy on national knowledge economy

other topics with approval of faculty advisors

Commercialization of TechnologyThis course investigates the key issues related to commercialization of intellectual property in

order to apply strategies that need to be put in place to transform the IP into new and useful

products and services.


IP ecosystem

IP creation and value addition

IP and technology transfer

IP licensing and issues

invention capital

strategic alliances and consortiums

non-disclosure arrangements

material transfer arrangements

IP ownership

joint R&D agreement and ownership

IP valuation

startup companies

commercialization by outsourcing

venture capital investment

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trade secret issues

arbitration and alternative dispute settlements

invention capital

non-practicing entities

Strategies for International Patent LitigationThis course provides an opportunity for students to gain practicalunderstanding of the scope of

patent rights, patent infringement, and patentees’ remedies. This course will cover the beginning

stages of patent litigation, including the filing of the complaint and answer, document discovery,

depositions, and claim construction hearing. The course will also cover actual cases and expose

the students to one of the most compelling areas of contemporary civil litigation.


patent basics

claim scope and infringement

infringement theory and analysis

direct and indirect infringement

doctrine of equivalents

defenses to infringement

equitable defenses to infringement

proceedings of patent infringement lawsuit

discovery

protective order

remedies

appeals

Intellectual Property SeminarThis course is provided in close collaboration with WIPO Academy and intellectual property

offices in Asian countries. Most of this course will be seminars hosted by the WIPO Academy,

KIPO, JPO, and SIPO and relate to intermediate and advanced training sessions for managers and

technical staff of intellectual property offices and other professional users of the system. This

course is directed not only at persons working in intellectual property offices, but also at those

involved with research work in universities and Research and Development institutions, as well as

chambers of commerce and industry. When available, the course will also host speakers including

decision makers, policy advisors, diplomats and other target groups. These sessions will provide a

forum for sharing information and exchanging views on the experience of other developing

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countries and countries in transition in using the intellectual property system as a tool for

development. Accordingly, most of the sessions will be conducted as live video conferencing or

pre-recorded video conferences.


Professional Training Program of the WIPO Academy

Policy Development Program of the WIPO Academy

guest speakers from the WIPO Academy (distance learning program preferred)

guest speakers from KIPO, Korean government, Korean industries, and Korean IP law firms

guest speakers from SIPO, Chinese government, Chinese industries, and Chinese IP law firms

guest speakers from JPO, Japanese government, Japanese industries, and Japanese IP law firms

Emerging Issues in Intellectual PropertyIntellectual property rights are being continuously reshaped to adapt to dramatic changes and are

facing unprecedented challenges. In the knowledge and information technology age where

knowledge and IP-based assets have become key factors in global competition and economic

growth, intellectual property law has become a crucial crossover for several economical, scientific

and political decisions and the awareness of the ethical implications connected to Intellectual

Property law is constantly growing.


policy goals of IP protection

policy debates on economic and legal gaps

policy debates on economic and regional gaps

protection of traditional knowledge and expressions of indigenous culture

WIPO’s development agenda: IP rights and public health issues

policy goals of IP and competition law

refusal of license IP rights and inter-operability

compulsory license

standard setting, compatibility and suits for infringement

restrictions: digital rights management and anti-circumvention

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Faculty:Lecturing staff of the WIPO-SNU IP Program include the faculty of SNU School of Law as well as

leading IP experts from the WIPO, the KIPO, and many other world-renowned universities and

institutions.

The following are the IP-specialized faculty members of SNU School of Law:

Professor Sang-Jo Jong

Professor, College of Law, SNUHead, Center of Law and Technology, SNUVisiting Panelist, WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center UDRPVisiting Professor and Lecturer, Georgetown Law Center (Washington, D.C.,USA) (2005)Visiting Professor and Lecturer, Duke University Law School (NC, USA) (2003)Visiting Professor, University of British Columbia (B.C., Canada) (2001)Visiting Professor, Stanford Law School (CA, USA) (2000-2001)Legal Advisor, Ministry of Information & Communication (Seoul, Korea) (1994-2000)

Professor Haksoo Ko

Professor, College of Law, SNU Researcher, Center of Law and Technology, SNUVisiting Professor, National University of Singapore (Singapore) (2008)Associate Professor, Yonsei University School of Law (Seoul, Korea) (2005-2007)Attorney, Shin & Kim (Seoul, Korea) (2004-2005)Attorney, Hughes Hubbard & Reed (New York, USA) (2000-2004)Lecturer, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (New York,USA) (2000)

Professor Jun-Seok Park

Assistant Professor, College of Law, SNU Researcher, Center of Law and Technology, SNUJudge, District Court of Daegu (2007)Judge, District Court of Western Seoul (2006)Admitted to NY Bar Association (2006)Judge, District Court of Daegu (2003-2006)Judge, District Court of Seoul (2001-2003)Judge, District Court of Eojungbu (1999-2001)Admitted to Korean Bar Association (1996)

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CONTACT E-mail ; [email protected], [email protected]

Professor Youngtack Shim

Visiting Professor, College of Law, SNU Researcher, Center of Law and Technology, SNUPresident, Intellectual Ventures Korea (Seoul, Korea) (2008-2009)COO, Seoul National University Industry Foundation (Seoul, Korea) (2007-2008)Legal Consultant, Eon Consulting Group (Seoul, Korea) (2003-2007)Patent Attorney, Kassalty & Associates (CA, USA) (2001-2003)Patent Attorney, Pennie & Edmonds (CA, USA) (1999-2001)Patent Attorney, Fish & Richardson (MA, USA) (1998-1999)Admitted to Massachusetts Bar Association (1998)Research Professor, Duke University School of Engineering (NC, USA) (1993-1995)

Professor John M. Leitner

Full-Time Lecturer, College of Law, SNUResearcher, Center of Law and Technology, SNUAttorney, Cravath Swaine & Moore (2006-2009)Attorney, Baker & McKenzie (Tokyo, Japan) (200?-200?)Attorney, Aoyama Aoki Law Office (Tokyo, Japan) (200?-200?)

Professor Chung Kon Ko

Adjunct Professor, College of Law, SNU Researcher, Center of Law and Technology, SNUDirector, IP Group, LG Electronics (Seoul, Korea) (2007-present)COO, Institute of IT Advancement, Ministry of Information & Communication (2006-2007)Vice President, Coral Consortium (for DRM standards) (2005)Section Chief, DLNA (for home-networking standards) (2004)CTO, Samsung Electronics (Seoul, Korea) (2002-2005)Patent Attorney, Kim & Chang (Seoul, Korea) (1999-2002)Patent Attorney, Pennie & Edmonds (NY, USA) (1995-1999)Admitted to NY Bar Association (1995)

Professor Guangwen Jiang

Assistant Professor, College of Law, SNU Researcher, Center of Law and Technology, SNU Researcher, China University of Political Science and Law(2009-2011)Attorney, ChinaCentral Law Office (Beijing, China) (1999-2000)Admitted to China Bar Association (1999)