A new WIPO Joint Master’s Degree Program in Intellectual Property Management was established under a Memorandum of Understanding between the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO) and Corvinus University of Budapest. This partnership was formalized in Budapest on November 5, 2025, and strengthens opportunities for professional training and skills-development in intellectual property management supporting Hungary’s role as a regional hub for innovation and knowledge-based growth.
Left to right, Hasan Kleib, Deputy Director General, Regional and National Development Sector, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Prof. Bruno van Pottelsberghe, Rector, Corvinus University of Budapest and Szabolcs Farkas, President, Hungarian Intellectual Property Office during the signing ceremony.
The agreement was signed by Hasan Kleib, Deputy Director General, Regional and National Development Sector, WIPO; Bruno van Pottelsberghe, Rector, Corvinus University of Budapest; and Szabolcs Farkas, President, HIPO.
The signing ceremony took place at Corvinus University’s new Gellért Campus. Representatives from the three institutions emphasized the importance of human capacity development in intellectual property management as a foundation for innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable progress.
The launch event featured a roundtable on “Strengthening the innovation ecosystem through intellectual property” which gathered experts from academia, government and industry to share perspectives on how intellectual property management supports national and regional innovation.
Left to right: Szabolcs Farkas, President of the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office, Victor Owade, Counsellor for the Academic Institutions Program WIPO, Professor Daniel Havran, Dean of Corvinus University, and Imre Ravadits, Head of IP at Egis at the roundtable event.
The Joint Master’s Program in Intellectual Property Management will commence in September 2026. The one-year fully residential program will be taught in English-and integrates law, economics and management. Students will:
- Apply intellectual property and innovation management principles in business and policy settings;
- Develop expertise in intellectual property valuation, licensing and commercialization;
- Gain practical insights through case studies and collaboration with experts from WIPO and the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office.
Graduates will be prepared for leadership roles in innovation management, entrepreneurship and policy development, contributing to Hungary’s position as a regional center for innovation and technology transfer.
“The signing of the memorandum of understanding marks not just the beginning of a new academic program, but the strengthening of a shared vision where knowledge, innovation, and creativity come together to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future. Through this Joint Master’s Program in IP Management, WIPO, together with the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office and Corvinus University of Budapest is investing in the next generation of leaders who will use intellectual property as a driver to transform ideas into impact and to drive creativity, innovation, and sustainable development.”
– Mr. Hasan Kleib, Deputy Director General, Regional and National Development Sector, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
“We are proud that the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office can be part of this trilateral cooperation with Corvinus University and WIPO. Education, publicizing knowledge and raising awareness in the field of intellectual property are strategic goals for us. I truly believe that the establishment of the Joint Master’s Program in IP Management will contribute to further strengthening the IP and innovation ecosystem not only in Hungary and the region but also internationally. Training new professionals may benefit all who have an interest in the creation, protection and exploitation of IP assets in the future.”
— Szabolcs Farkas, President, Hungarian Intellectual Property Office
“In a world where ideas and innovation increasingly define competitiveness, understanding how to manage and protect intellectual property is essential for both companies and policymakers. The professional partnership with WIPO and HIPO enables Corvinus to offer a truly international programme that combines academic excellence with practical expertise, preparing students to navigate the complex, global IP landscape and to contribute to sustainable economic growth.”
- Prof. Bruno van Pottelsberghe, Rector, Corvinus University of Budapest
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