Munich Intellectual Property Law Center

About the Institute

The Munich Intellectual Property Law Center is a core for both experimentations and intellectual property and competition law which is situated in Munich, Germany. The institute was founded in 2003. It is a joint project of the George Washington University Law School and three German institutions; the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, the University of Augsburg, and the Technical University of Munich.

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Overall Ranking- Munich Intellectual Property Law Center

MIPL is jointly managed by the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, the University of Augsburg, the Technical University of Munich, and The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. (USA) so it does not have its ranking.

The University of Augsburg holds a position of 948 of 14,160 in the World and 185 of 1,501 for  Condensed Matter Physics. The Technical University of Munich holds the position of 93 of 14,160 in the World and 13 of 1,017 for Robotics.

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Courses offered

It offers the Master of Law (LL.M.) program “Intellectual Property and Competition Law” in the English language.

Jobs and Internships

Usually, students do not have time to do any additional work like jobs during the course as the courses are very intense and rigorous. But after the submission of the Master’s research, students can complete an internship (which is optional) usually between mid-September and mid-November. The internship is an outstanding opportunity to practice the newly obtained knowledge.

House and accommodation

For housing and accommodation students have to find it on their own. Accommodation services are not provided by the institute but it can help you to find private accommodation by providing the list of available rental agencies, dormitories, etc.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Munich is around 800 EUR/month. However, the expenses of living merely depend on the lifestyle of students and the place students choose to live in the city. Mandatory payment of semester fee which is around 425 EUR/semester is necessary.

Places to visit near Munich Intellectual Property Law Center

Some popular places to visit in Munich are:-

• English Garden- It is a garden in the landscape style which was developed in England in the early 18th century, and spread across Europe.
• Munich Residenz- It is the ancient royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria and the largest city palace in Germany.
• Frauenkirche- It is a Lutheran cathedral in Dresden situated in the capital of the German state of Saxony.
• Nymphenburg Palace- It is an Extravagant palace situated in Munich’s district Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, in Bavaria, southern Germany. It is one of the most beautiful sights in Munich.

The MIPLC provides an international and interdisciplinary experience. It takes special satisfaction in its distinguished faculty, one of the central pillars of any educational institution. It has an excellent student society, which further enlivens the study experience with its various and fabulous personalities.