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In the surging waves of global technological innovation, a unique workshop on intellectual property in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area awaits your participation. Designed to foster cross-regional collaboration, this program serves as a bridge uniting young talents from the global community to explore intellectual property and entrepreneurial innovation. This 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. During this program, participants will not only gain insight into cutting-edge professional knowledge, but also have the opportunity to visit the leading technology enterprises, and institutions related to IPR in the Greater Bay Area. These experiences will help participants understand how enterprises leverage intellectual property to transform creative ideas into tangible innovations. In addition to fostering innovative mindsets and global horizons, this program serves as a platform to discover the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area’s potential in the global innovation landscape. Let’s embark on an unforgettable journey in this workshop! Together, we will witness the power of intellectual property and entrepreneurial innovation, and inject new vitality into future development of the global community. Looking forward to meeting you in this remarkable workshop!

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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. 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.

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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.

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Enrollment Capacity

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

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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.

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Fees & 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’s visits and accident insurance during the program period will be covered by the organizer.

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Application Materials

A copy of passport or other valid identification document

A brief motivation letter for participating in the workshop (in English, max. 300words)

A recent Curriculum Vitae (in English)

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How to Apply

Email all application materials to the program office at: Ojfz2025@1 6 3 .com

Program Contact Person: 

Xu Weikun +86 13816604608, Zhang Yuqian +86 18026588613

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Accommodation & Meals

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

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Completion & Certificates

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

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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 participants will be required to present a medical certificate upon arrival.

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Notification of Admission

Applications will be reviewed after the application deadline. Admission results will be announced by June 30, 2025, via email. Final participant list will also be posted on the official website of the Law School/ Intellectual Property School of Jinan University. Please ensure your contact details are accurate and check your email regularly.

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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.

In 2015, the China National Intellectual Property Administration, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, and the People's Government of Guangdong Province and the People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality jointly invested to construct the Intellectual Property Building and establish the Guangzhou IP Talent Base at Jinan University. The 15-story building, with a total area of 16,350 m2 and 8,156 m2 dedicated to information facilities, was fully operational in 2023. This training base aims to cultivate versatile, high-end IP professionals and provide comprehensive IP-related services, including research, training, and policy development.

Jinan University also has rich experience in international talent cultivation. As the most prestigious Chinese university established for overseas Chinese, its students come from across the globe. The Law School/ Intellectual Property School has 1,410 full-time students, including 514 students from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, or with overseas Chinese backgrounds. The Law School/Intellectual Property School also has established extensive partnerships with universities in countries including the UK, USA, France, Canada, Australia, Russia, Singapore, and the Netherlands, forming a comprehensive international education system across undergraduate and graduate levels. The Law School/ Intellectual Property School’s international education system and its diverse student background reflects a distinctive multicultural character and a strong advantage in delivering globally-oriented education.