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.
• The program serves as a platform to discover the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's potential in the global innovation landscape.

Program Details

Location and Host

• 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 and Tutoring

• Language: English (with interpretation provided for selected on-site activities and Chinese-language sessions)
• Tutoring: Yes

Certificate and Application Deadline

• Certificate: Yes
• Application Deadline: June 25, 2025

Program Timeline

• The program will take place from July 13 to July 21, 2025.
• Participants are expected to arrive and complete registration on July 13.
• The opening ceremony will be held on the morning of July 14, and the closing ceremony will take place on the afternoon of July 21.
• Between these dates, a total of 28 teaching hours will be scheduled, including on-campus lectures and off-campus visits.

Eligibility and Enrollment Capacity

• 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.
• 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, in the form of thematic lectures at Jinan University. The total class hours amount to 14.
• Off-campus Visits: Seven guided visits to intellectual property administrative departments, and large tech companies in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, or Zhuhai. The total class hours amount to 14.

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 in traditional offline classroom courses are required to have medical insurance in China, covering the whole duration of study, according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education of China.
• The organizer will purchase accident insurance for each participant during the 9-day workshop.
• Medical insurance shall be purchased by the participants themselves.
• Each participant will be required to present a medical certificate upon arrival.

Notification of Admission

• Applications will be reviewed after the application deadline.
• Admission results will be announced by June 30, 2025, via email.
• The final participant list will also be posted on the official website of the Law School/Intellectual Property School of Jinan University.

Cancellation Deadline

• Participants wishing to cancel their application must notify the program office by June 30, 2025.

About Jinan University

• Founded in 1906, Jinan University is the first higher education institution in China which was 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.
• Especially in the field of IP, it ranks among the top in China, known for its strong teaching and research capabilities and remarkable achievements.