Program Overview

Introduction to the IPR Symposium in the Great Bay Area 2025

The IPR Symposium in the Great Bay Area 2025 is an international workshop on intellectual property in Guangdong, designed to foster cross-regional collaboration and unite young talents from the global community to explore intellectual property and entrepreneurial innovation.

Program Overview

The program will deliver professional lectures and organize field visits centered on key fields such as artificial intelligence, high-end manufacturing, low-altitude economy, short-video economy, and geographical indications. Participants will gain insight into cutting-edge professional knowledge and have the opportunity to visit leading technology enterprises and institutions related to IPR in the Greater Bay Area.

Program Details

• Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China (with selected on-site activities arranged in Shenzhen and Zhuhai)
• Hosted by: Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation
• Organized by: Jinan University
• Language: English (with interpretation provided for selected on-site activities and Chinese-language sessions)
• Tutoring: Yes
• Certificate: Yes
• Application Deadline: June 25, 2025
• Program Timeline: The program will take place from July 13 to July 21, 2025

Eligibility

The program is open for enrollment worldwide. Ideal applicants may include, but are not limited to:

• Undergraduate or graduate students
• Legal professionals (e.g., lawyers, IP agents)
• Young entrepreneurs
• Startup founders or other professionals in the field of Intellectual Property

Enrollment Capacity

A total of 30 participants will be admitted to this program.

Program Components

• On-Campus Lectures: Delivered by professors from prestigious domestic and international universities, legal experts from major tech companies, and senior lawyers
• Off-campus Visits: Seven guided visits to intellectual property administrative departments and large tech companies in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, or Zhuhai

Fees and Financial Support

This is a non-profit program, and no tuition fee is charged. Participants are responsible for covering their own transportation to and from Guangdong, visa fees, and medical insurance premiums. Expenses on lodging, meals, off-campus visits, and accident insurance during the program period will be covered by the organizer.

Application Materials

• A copy of passport or other valid identification document
• A brief motivation letter for participating in the workshop (in English, max. 300 words)
• A recent Curriculum Vitae (in English)

Accommodation and Meals

Accommodation and meals for all participants will be arranged by the organizer.

Completion and Certificates

Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion, co-issued by the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation and Jinan University.

Insurance and Medical Examination

Participants are required to have medical insurance in China, covering the whole duration of study. The organizer will purchase accident insurance for each participant during the 9-day workshop. Each participant will be required to present a medical certificate upon arrival.

About Jinan University

Founded in 1906, Jinan University is the first higher education institution in China established specifically for overseas Chinese students, boasting a long-standing academic tradition and international reputation. Its Law School, founded in 1927, offers strong programs in law and intellectual property, both of which are designated national first-class undergraduate majors.