The 16th edition of the annual Advanced International Certificate Course on Intellectual Property (IP) Asset Management for Business Success (AICC) recently concluded with the in-person phase in Seoul, Republic of Korea from November 3 to 6, 2025. The AICC is jointly organized by the WIPO Academy, the Korean Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA), and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).
Out of a pool of 1,364 candidates, 33 experienced IP professionals, lawyers, entrepreneurs from small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), policymakers, academics, and students from 23 countries spanning five continents qualified for and completed the in-person phase.
What did the AICC course cover?
The AICC is an opportunity for students and professionals across private and public sectors to deepen their understanding and practical insights into developing effective strategies for IP management and utilization. The course includes a pre-qualifying online phase, which comprises the IP Panorama 2.0 course, the Advanced Course on IP Management (DL-450), and an IP essay.
The four-day in-person phase of the AICC covered core topics such as:
- Innovation management: A value articulation heuristic;
- Intellectual Capital and Value Chain Management;
- Analysis of participant-sourced intellectual capital challenges;
- WIPO Services and Systems for Entrepreneurs;
- IP and Emerging Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence;
- IP Valuation and Finance;
- IP Commercialization for Businesses;
- Patent Grading System and Business Application Cases;
- IP Litigation Tactics;
- IP Licensing Strategies and practical exercises on IP licensing negotiations.
What are our participants are saying?
"My experience at the AICC was highly enriching and transformative. The program provided me with strategic tools to strengthen intellectual property asset management with a strong focus on value creation, impact, technology transfer, and the development of entrepreneurial capacities. I especially valued the quality of the content, the practical approach, and the networking opportunities with experts from diverse countries. The knowledge gained will directly contribute to strengthening innovation and intellectual property policies at the National University of Córdoba. I would highly recommend the AICC to professionals and institutions seeking to enhance their IP management capabilities."
Lorena Talbot Wright, Director of Intellectual Property, National University of Córdoba, Argentina
“The AICC offered a comprehensive and enriching experience that significantly broadened my knowledge horizon in IP management and commercialization. The combination of flexible online sessions and in-person learning provided practical and in-depth insights that strengthened my understanding of various IP aspects. Direct interaction with lecturers and the opportunity to network with professionals from multiple countries added substantial value, especially as a lawyer dealing with cross-border IP issues in Indonesia. This program has enhanced my professional capability in managing IP matters more strategically, and I would highly recommend AICC to fellow professionals seeking meaningful advancement in the IP field.”
Roy Rinaldo Lumbantoruan, Associate, SKC Law Indonesia
“The flexible modalities and enriching experience provided by the 2025 MOIP-WIPO-KISTA-KAIST 16th Advanced International Certificate Course on IP Asset Management reflect the real-world needs of IP professionals like myself, seamlessly integrating both online and face-to-face learning. The course set a shared platform for IP, innovation, and business professionals from diverse backgrounds, aiming to cultivate well-rounded and culture-sensitive IP experts prepared to advance the IP community in their home countries. Its practical & relevant approach has further equipped me with valuable strategies and tools that I actively apply to improve and strengthen IP management and strategy to better assist individual creators, innovators, MSMEs, and other stakeholders in my community.”
Alexandra Palacpac, IP & Project Manager, JSP Green Enterprises Philippines
“Participating in the AICC Course was one of the most intellectually rewarding and professionally affirming experiences of my career. The program blended rigorous academic inquiry with practical, real-world perspectives from professors, judges, seasoned practitioners, and an extraordinary cohort of fellow participants.”
“These lessons will significantly shape my work in legal practice and consulting, especially as I continue building forward-leaning IP strategies for clients navigating dynamic markets. The networking enriched my worldview and expanded my professional circle in ways I hadn’t anticipated. The collegiality, generosity, and intellectual curiosity of everyone involved made the program truly special.”
Kahihia Mark Graham, Managing Partner, Cerys & Myers Consulting Kenya