Universities &
Associated Partners
Consortium
An international partnership of six prestigious academic institutions spanning the European continent forms the MIPDaL consortium. Specifically, this consortium includes the following partners:
- Institute of International Law, Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law (IRGET), Dresden University of Technology;
- School of Law, University of Exeter;
- Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University London;
- Faculty of Civil Law, Private Law Department, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid;
- Centre d’études internationales de la propriété intellectuelle (CEIPI), Université de Strasbourg,
- Department of Law, Tallinn University of Technology
Who is Who
Anne Lauber-Rönsberg
Anne holds the chair of Civil Law, Intellectual Property, Media and Data Protection Law and is the director of TU Dresden’s LL.M. Programme “International Studies in IP and Data Law”. The focus of her research and teaching lies on copyright, data protection and privacy, data governance and AI regulation. She is involved in numerous research projects, e.g., funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) on data intermediaries and AI regulation. She is a member of the German Council for Scientific Information Infrastructures (RfII) as well as of the General Board of the German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property and Copyright (GRUR).
Josefine Kroll
Josefine studied German Language and Literature and Art History at the University of Greifswald, University of Siena/Arezzo (Italy), TU Dresden and at the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa (Italy). She received her Master of Arts in 2015 and her Doctoral Degree in Art History (Dr. phil.) in 2023 at TU Dresden. During her PhD she was coordinator of the German Art Historians’ Congress (2016/17), project assistant in several museum research and exhibition projects (2017-2019) and junior researcher at TU Dresden (2020-2022). Since 2023 she has been working in the doctoral office of the TU Dresden Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science.
Lisa Muschert
Lisa studied language, literature and cultural studies in Dresden and is currently enrolled in the Master’s programme “European Languages”. She has been working at the Institute for International Law, Intellectual Property and Technology Law at the Technical University of Dresden since 2022. She is primarily responsible for team assistance and coordination in the MIPDaL project.
Studying mipdal at TU Dresden – Where Law meets innovations
The Institute of International Law, Intellectual Property and Technology Law at TU Dresden focuses on key areas of modern legal scholarship:
- 🌍 European & International Law
- 💡 Intellectual Property
- 🛡️ Data Protection & Media Law
- ⚙️ Technology & Environmental Law
- 🧠 Legal-Sociological Foundations
Recent research includes topics such as genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, and the protection of cultural property and human rights.
Why Study at TU Dresden?
🔬 TU Dresden combines tradition and cutting-edge research: As a university with deep roots in applied and industrial sciences, TUD places strong emphasis on practice-relevant teaching – particularly at the intersection of law and technology.
🌍 With its evolving role as a European science and business hub, Dresden attracts leading high-tech companies and research institutes, creating an inspiring academic ecosystem.
🏞️ TU Dresden’s main campus is nestled just south of Dresden’s historic center – combining an international outlook with strong regional ties.
Living in Dresden
🌟 From Baroque palaces to cutting-edge science parks, Dresden offers a unique blend of history, creativity, and innovation, being – at the same time – on its way to becoming the next European business and science location thanks to the influence of high-tech companies and research institutions. Whether exploring museums or networking with tech startups, students enjoy a city where tradition meets transformation.
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Studying Mipdal at the university of exeter – where legal minds thrive
📚 With over 100 years of tradition, Exeter’s Law School blends academic excellence with real-world relevance. You’ll explore law across global, theoretical, and social contexts – guided by experts from academia, practice, and policy.
🌍 The Law School fosters international dialogue and empowers you to tackle contemporary legal challenges with confidence, creativity and clarity.
Why study at the University of Exeter?
The University of Exeter is a proud member of the Russell Group of elite UK research universities, offering world-class education and research in one of the most beautiful regions of the country. With strong foundations in academic excellence and a commitment to global challenges, Exeter provides a dynamic learning environment. We’re committed to working with our students to make the world greener, healthier, and fairer.
Our Streatham Campus is both a national botanic garden and a vibrant education hub. St Luke’s Campus adds historic charm and depth, while the Penryn Campus in Cornwall offers pioneering courses in law, sustainability and humanities.
With over 30,000 students – more than 7,500 of them from outside the UK – Exeter’s inclusive and international learning environment invites you to thrive academically and personally.
Living in Exeter
⛪ A city rich in history and character: Exeter offers a unique blend of culture, heritage and modern life. With its medieval city centre, including the iconic Exeter Cathedral, students enjoy an inspiring setting for learning and discovery.
🌳 Green spaces & coastal escapes: From tranquil parks and riverside walks to the nearby beaches of Devon’s coastline, Exeter offers the perfect balance for students seeking both focus and fresh air.
🎭 Student life with personality: Enjoy a lively mix of cafés, restaurants, nightlife and independent shops. Whether you’re unwinding after lectures or exploring local events, Exeter provides a welcoming and inspiring environment for your studies.
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Studying mipdal at Queen Mary – law in motion in the heart of london
📚 Founded in 1980 by Sir Roy Goode, the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) brings together legal scholars and practitioners to drive innovation. Today, it’s one of the world’s leading postgraduate law centres, offering 20+ specialisations and over 200 modules in commercial and non-commercial law.
With the opportunity to study MIPDaL in the heart of London, Queen Mary has the flexibility, expertise, reputation and location to help you take the next step in your legal career.
🌍 Study MIPDaL in the heart of London, and benefit from Queen Mary’s international outlook, academic depth, and strong links to legal practice and policy. CCLS blends global perspective, stakeholder collaboration and interdisciplinary research—shaping law across borders.
🌐 CCLS continues to realise its founding vision through an international and comparative outlook, close cooperation with legal and industry stakeholders, and a multidisciplinary approach to knowledge creation.
📚 As one of Europe’s largest postgraduate law centres, CCLS offers an unmatched breadth of commercial law topics and drives innovative legal research—shaping policy, law and regulation across sectors and borders..
Student testimonials
“My time at Queen Mary has not only prepared me for the present but also instilled a profound sense of enthusiasm and curiosity for the exciting possibilities that lie ahead in the ever-evolving realms of law and technology.” – Nithi Charanwong, Intellectual Property Law LLM (2023)
“Queen Mary gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a wide variety of cultures and make friends all over the world.” – Isabel Becker, Insurance Law LLM (2023)
Why study at queen mary university of london?
🏙️ Located in East London’s creative and diverse district, Queen Mary combines academic excellence with one of the capital’s largest self-contained campuses. With over 33,000 students and 5,400 staff, it offers a vibrant and supportive study environment.
📊 A strategic focus on research excellence places Queen Mary in the top tier of UK universities. Ranked 5th in the UK for research quality (THE World University Rankings 2024), with 92% rated as internationally excellent or world-leading, the university leads on innovation and impact.
🎓 As a member of the Russell Group of elite UK universities, Queen Mary is committed to outstanding teaching, graduate employability and strong connections to industry and public life. Its Law programmes rank among the global top 50 (QS Subject Rankings 2022), and the university overall is placed in the top 9% worldwide
Living in London
London welcomes students from all over the world with its rich history, cultural diversity and world-class university. It’s a place where education meets inspiration.
⛪ From iconic landmarks to creative districts: Explore the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, or dive into vibrant areas like Shoreditch and Camden.
🎭 Student life with energy and choice: Parks, museums, theatres and international cuisine offer endless ways to relax, discover and connect.
Discover the diversity and dynamism of London and organise your academic journey in one of the most exciting cities in the world!
Studying mipdal at uc3m – Shaping IP Leaders with 21 Years of Experience
📚 MIPDaL students at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) join Spain’s first Master’s in IP Law specialised in copyright – with over 21 years of experience and a strong professional focus.
👨🏫 The programme combines leading UC3M academics with top practitioners from law firms, companies and institutions, offering advanced legal training tailored to workplace demands.
🌍 Students benefit from:
✔️extensive experience in teaching and managing an IP program
✔️ a broad and updated programme focusing on copyright
✔️practical knowledge
✔️ internationalization.
Why Study at Universidad Carlos III de madrid (uc3m)?
🏛️ Known for excellence and internationalisation, UC3M is guided by values such as merit, fairness, transparency and environmental respect. Its commitment to global engagement shapes both teaching and research.
👨🏫 With over 2,000 teaching staff, UC3M leads Spanish universities in research performance, based on evaluations by the Ministry of Education. The university promotes talent and collaboration across borders.
🌐 UC3M offers a truly international study experience: over 23% of students come from abroad, and the university leads in mobility programmes – 53% of undergraduates take part in Erasmus, making UC3M Spain’s No. 1 for European student exchange.
📊 Globally recognised for its commitment to innovation and academic excellence, UC3M ranks 35th worldwide and 16th in Europe in the QS Top 50 Under 50, highlighting its strength as a modern and forward-looking institution.
Living in Madrid
☀️ The postgraduate studies campus is located in Puerta de Toledo in the Madrid city centre. There are countless reasons why this magical city is among the favorites of students, but we could highlight, among others, its multiculturalism and cosmopolitan character, its style and quality of life, the opportunity to learn the language, the quality of teaching and the flexibility of its educational system, its historical, cultural and gastronomic heritage, and the fact that it is a generous, welcoming city that never sleeps…
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Studying mipdal at ceipi – Your Gateway to International IP Expertise
📚 The Center for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI) at the University of Strasbourg is a renowned institution in IP education. Founded in 1963, it combines cutting-edge teaching, research, and training in intellectual property law.
🌍 CEIPI collaborates with global institutions, businesses and public organisations, and trains IP professionals across disciplines—from lawyers and engineers to consultants and patent attorneys.
🎓 It offers initial and continuing education, including specialised programmes through its French and International Sections. CEIPI also contributes to IP research via publications, projects, conferences—and innovative media like the R2PI podcast and BLIP! blog.
Studying at unistra
🏛️ Located in the heart of Europe, Unistra builds on a rich tradition dating back to the 16th century, rooted in humanism and multidisciplinary learning. Today, it’s one of France’s largest universities, hosting more than 57,000 students, including around 20% international.
🌐 Born out of a unique university merger in 2009, Unistra stands for openness, academic innovation and global partnerships. Certified by the Excellence Initiative (IdEx), Unistra affirms its role as an internationally attractive university, driving innovation and supporting students and researchers alike.
Living in Strasbourg
✨ Steeped in history yet vibrantly international, Strasbourg combines its UNESCO-listed old town and iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral with its role as the seat of major European institutions like the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights.
🗺️Studying in Strasbourg means living in a city where history and diplomacy meet everyday life. From centuries-old architecture to modern European institutions, students find themselves immersed in a place that’s not only culturally rich, but also open, international and full of character.
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Studying mipdal at taltech – Where Future-Proof Careers Begin
📚 With over 20 years of experience, TalTech Law School offers a future-oriented education that combines EU law and traditional legal discourses with evolving fields such as AI regulation, data protection, IT law and legal tech.
🌐 The faculty – composed of recognised experts – ensures that students graduate with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills for careers in technology law and IP regulation.
At TalTech, students of the academic year 2025/2026 will be awarded their degree only at the end of the academic year 2026/2027. For further information please consult the MIPDaL admission office and/or study officer at the TalTech Department of Law Jelena Sõrmus at jelena.sormus@taltech.ee.
Why study at taltech?
🏛️ The School of Business and Governance at Tallinn University of Technology is Estonia’s leading institution for business, law, economics and public administration. It offers a truly interdisciplinary education – merging theory and practice to meet the needs of a fast-evolving world. Our programmes have been internationally accredited by recognised and prestigious national and international organisations such as AMBA, EFMD, and EAPAA.
🌍 TalTech SBG is also the most international unit in Estonian higher education: 18% of students come from over 60 countries. The faculty is recognised for top-level research, publishing the highest number of high-impact papers in its fields across Estonia
🚀 We also benefit a lot from the entrepreneurial mindset in Tallinn – the capital of a small Nordic country with one of the highest rates of start-ups per capita in Europe. We develop fast. Come join us and you will too!
Living in tallinn
📈 Today’s job market values innovation, practical experience and lifelong learning—so why not build a strong foundation for your career in Estonia’s capital? Over the past decades, Estonia has evolved into a digital frontrunner with a unique position in international politics: member of the EU, Eurozone, NATO, OECD and the Schengen Area.
💡 With the birth of ten tech unicorns – some founded by TalTech alumni – Estonia takes entrepreneurship and innovation seriously. The country offers 24/7 online public services, e-voting, and an e-residency programme, making Tallinn a unique place to start your journey in business, law and governance.
🌿 Tallinn’s green parks and charming old town streets provide a perfect balance to the fast-paced city life, while innovative new developments and convenient living conditions are just around the corner. Affordable, internationally minded and rooted in Nordic calm, Tallinn blends quality education, career opportunities and a peaceful lifestyle – offering you the ideal setting to launch a successful future!
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Associated Partners
The Associated partners are involved in MIPDaL in various ways, e. g. by participating in teaching as guest lecturers in the academic programme, or by offering internships to the students.
Associated partners include European and national intellectual property offices such as the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the European Patent Office (EPO) or the French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) as well as national IP associations such as the French group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) and the German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR). Other local law firms, business associations and counsels are also involved in MIPDaL.
EUIPO – EUROPEAN UNION INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
AIPPI
Le groupe français est la branche nationale de l’Association l’internationale pour la protection de Propriété Intellectuelle (AIPPI), association internationale dont l’objet, inchangé depuis 1897, est:
-de propager l’idée de la nécessité de la protection internationale de la propriété industrielle,
-d’étudier et de comparer les législations existantes, en vue d’en proposer le perfectionnement et l’unification.
Le groupe français de l’AIPPI compte de près de 700 membres et regroupe avocats, conseils en propriété industrielles et spécialistes de la propriété intellectuelle de l’industrie.
SKW Schwarz
SKW Schwarz ist eine unabhängige Kanzlei mit vier Standorten in Deutschland. Mit über 300 Mitarbeitenden, davon rund 120 Anwältinnen und Anwälten, beraten wir in allen relevanten Gebieten des Wirtschaftsrechts. Dabei denken wir immer einen Schritt weiter. Wir analysieren und schaffen Klarheit. Heute und Morgen.
APOS Legal
APOS Legal is a commercial law firm that is characterized by a client-oriented approach and modern, digital work processes. Experienced lawyers work efficiently and results-orientated in order to offer their clients practical solutions for their concerns.
APOS Legal ist eine wirtschaftsrechtlich orientierte Kanzlei, die sich durch eine mandantenorientierte Herangehensweise und moderne, digitale Arbeitsprozesse auszeichnet. Erfahrene Anwälte arbeiten effizient und ergebnisorientiert, um ihren Mandanten praxisnahe Lösungen für ihre Anliegen zu bieten.
EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND
Thomas is a pragmatic and passionate IP lawyer with a particular focus on the intersection of intellectual property law and the consumer sector, especially in Fashion, Sports, and Entertainment. He regularly lectures on IP law at leading institutions such as Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), Bucerius Law School, and at WIPO conferences. For Thomas, lecturing is not just about sharing knowledge – it’s about staying up to date with the latest developments, engaging his students, and sparking their interest in the evolving world of IP law.
INPI
The French Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) is a major player in the innovation and creation ecosystem in France. It grants patents, registers trademarks and designs, and furthers economic development by its awareness-raising and training actions. In addition, INPI is responsible for the approval of geographical indications for craft and industrial products. INPI operates the one-stop shop for business formalities (new registrations, changes, striking off) and the French Business Register. It disseminates data on businesses and industrial property. In France and internationally, INPI actively participates in the development of the law in the following fields: intellectual property, innovation, business competitiveness support, and the fight against counterfeiting.INPI is a self-financed public body placed under the authority of the ministry in charge of industrial property.
As a major player in innovation and creation in France, INPI will support this high-level international study programme, integrated at Master’s level, which provides advanced training in intellectual property and data law to high-level graduate students from all over the world. To this end, INPI proposes to host internships for students from this programme, enabling them to discover the various professions related to industrial property. INPI may also make its auditorium available for major events in connection with this programme, subject to availability. Furthermore, INPI will be honored to offer a week’s immersion as a prize for the valedictorian of this high-level international study programme.
