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Welcome! The MIPLC offers a specialized LL.M. program focused on IP and competition law. Small classes, excellent professors, truly international.

The program is taught entirely in English and is open to graduates from (almost) all disciplines. The Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) is an academic center jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Intellectual Property and Competition Law, the University of Augsburg, the Technische Universität München, and The George Washington University Law School (Washington, D.C.).

02/06/2026

"The classroom does not reflect the traditional teacher-student interaction, but an in-depth conversation amongst IP professionals."

From Bengaluru’s dynamic start-up ecosystem to advising clients on global IP matters, this edition of our Career Chronicles highlights the value of a multi-jurisdictional perspective, lifelong professional connections, and staying at the forefront of an evolving IP landscape.

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28/05/2026

"Judicial work requires integrity and the courage to apply the law impartially, and without influence."

In this edition of our Career Chronicles, MIPLC alumnus Mohamed Bakry speaks about the evolving challenges courts face in times of rapid technological change — and how a strong analytical and comparative foundation continues to shape judicial practice today.

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26/05/2026

What skills are in demand right now? What challenges or opportunities do professionals in your industry currently face, and how well did your time at MIPLC prepare you for the demands of your industry?

These are the questions we asked MIPLC alumna Vithika Sharma.

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21/05/2026

Regulation is no longer just about compliance — it’s about anticipation, strategy and impact.

In this edition of our Career Chronicles, Mehmet Fuat Morgül outlines how today’s roles demand more than expertise — they require foresight, adaptability and strategic thinking.

"Anticipating regulatory trends and assessing their impact on business models is becoming essential."

This perspective reflects a career shaped by analytical depth, global awareness and the ability to turn complexity into direction.

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19/05/2026

This week, MIPLC alumna Isabella Buck Shores offers a glimpse into a world where strategy, adaptability and strong networks shape success.

From gaining technical excellence to building meaningful connections across borders, one thing stands out: the people you meet along the way often matter just as much as what you learn.

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14/05/2026

In today’s world of intellectual property, legal expertise alone is no longer enough—business acumen and technical understanding are now just as crucial.

Our latest Career Chronicles, Doreen Anthony - Sinare examines how digital platforms, AI, and evolving IP frameworks are reshaping the way rights are managed, enforced, and marketed.

Her career spans global leadership roles and has now come full circle:
Years after graduating, she returned to Munich to continue her academic path as a doctoral candidate and research associate at TUM School of Management, under the supervision of MIPLC faculty member Prof. Christoph ANN—thus reconnecting with the very academic environment that helped shape her career.

12/05/2026

In today's Career Chronicles, Guillermo Rodriguez reflects on navigating new technological frontiers, from generative AI to emerging digital ecosystems, and the growing importance of strategic IP management and enforcement.

He also highlights how his time at MIPLC prepared him to work across jurisdictions and disciplines — and why a strong global network remains essential in tackling complex challenges:

"A global network is the best way to stay up to date in a fast-moving field."

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07/05/2026

Global trade is shaped where law, economics and geopolitics meet.

Today, our alumnus, Alejandro Linares Villegas shares insights from working at the World Trade Organization — navigating complex negotiations, political realities and the global impact of IP.

"𝙄𝙋 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 — 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨, 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙘𝙞𝙧𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮."

In this high-stakes environment, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills make all the difference.

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05/05/2026

In today’s AI-driven landscape, legal expertise alone is no longer enough.

In our latest Career Chronicles, Jose Roberto Herrera Díaz reflects on how combining practice with academic depth and interdisciplinary thinking is becoming essential to deliver meaningful, future-proof legal solutions.

"𝑨𝑰 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒍 — 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒋𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒔."

He also shares his perspective on the evolving role of lawyers in navigating complex questions at the intersection of intellectual property, technology and creativity — and the lasting value of a global network built on trust.

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30/04/2026

Shaping the future of law requires more than knowledge — it demands curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to question what we think we know.

In today's Career Chronicles, Giulio Matarazzi reflects on how a strong analytical foundation and an open, forward-looking mindset are essential in a rapidly changing world.

"Understanding the real world is the first step in imagining how to regulate it."

From student to PhD researcher, his journey also highlights a lasting connection to MIPLC — a place that continues to inspire critical thinking, academic exploration and global exchange.

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