Center for International Intellectual Property Studies

What Center for International Intellectual Property Studies does

CEIPI is the Center for International Intellectual Property Studies, an academic teaching and research unit of the public University of Strasbourg, France, founded in 1963. It is one of the most established international centers for intellectual property (IP) education, offering University Diplomas (D.U.), Master's programs (M1/M2), professional qualification exam preparation, specialized seminars, and a research output portfolio that includes the peer-reviewed CEIPI Studies publication series, conference proceedings published through LexisNexis, the R2PI podcast, and the BLIP! blog.

The institution's core product set spans roughly 30 enumerated offerings covering patents, trademarks and designs, patent litigation, IP and business administration, IP taxation, FRAND licensing, pharmaceutical regulatory IP, and an emerging AI-and-IP specialization. Delivery channels include on-site instruction at the Strasbourg headquarters (Bâtiment le Cardo), Paris-based sessions, and hybrid online/in-person formats via Zoom; programs are taught in French, English, and German. Underlying technical infrastructure is conventional (TYPO3 CMS on LAMP stack); the IP value lies in curriculum, faculty (including active Unified Patent Court judges and practicing patent attorneys), and institutional credentials rather than proprietary technology.

Revenue derives from three streams: tuition and registration fees for professional training programs (price points ranging from €450 for short seminars to €7,325 for combined M2 + Patent Litigation diplomas, with CPF eligibility on continuing-education programs), publication sales, and university core funding supplemented by partnership co-funding from WIPO, INPI, EUIPO, and other intergovernmental organizations. Customer segments are diversified across individual IP practitioners seeking EQE/EQF qualification, graduate law students, corporate in-house counsel (notably in pharmaceutical and technology), and government IP offices for capacity-building. CEIPI operates as a non-profit public academic institution with no external shareholders, governed under French public education law.

Name

Center for International Intellectual Property Studies

Legal name

Centre d'études internationales de la propriété intellectuelle

Website

https://ceipi.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CEIPI is a 60-year-old non-profit IP teaching and research center at the University of Strasbourg, offering diplomas, Master's, and professional qualification exam prep in patent, trademark, and IP law to practitioners, students, and government IP offices globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.) (EDAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & Architecture Licensure Exam Prep (FE/PE, Architect Registration Exam) (EDANAIAG)

Keywords

• Intellectual property education
• Patent law training
• IP professional certification
• University diploma programs
• IP research center

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: CEIPI generates revenue through program fees charged for various training courses, seminars, and diploma programs. Fee structures vary by program type including early bird and regular pricing for professional development courses.
2. Publication Sales: Revenue from selling academic publications including CEIPI Studies series, conference proceedings, and specialized monographs on intellectual property law topics.
3. University Core Funding: As a component of University of Strasbourg, CEIPI receives institutional funding for research and educational activities. Additional support comes from partner organizations including INPI, WIPO, and professional associations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CEIPI provides intellectual property education and research programs, including University Diplomas (D.U.) in patents, trademarks, patent litigation, and IP business administration; Master's programs in IP law; and professional qualification exam preparation for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE), French Qualifying Examination (EQF), and European Certificate for Patent Administration (CEAB). It also runs specialized seminars, summer schools, and joint WIPO/INPI training courses on technology transfer and licensing, delivered in French, English, and German.

Product overview

The Center for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI) is an academic component of the University of Strasbourg offering a comprehensive portfolio of intellectual property education and research programs. The organization provides University Diplomas (D.U.) in Patents, Trademarks/Designs, Patent Litigation in Europe, and IP & Business Administration; Master's programs (M1/M2) with specializations in IP and International Trade, Cultural Activities, Intangible Asset Valuation, Data Science, and European/International IP; and Professional Exam Preparation for EQE (European Qualifying Examination), EQF (French Qualifying Examination), and CEAB (European Certificate for Patent Administration). Specialized seminars cover pharmaceutical regulation & IP, IP taxation, FRAND licensing, and AI & contracts. Research outputs include CEIPI Studies publications, conference proceedings, the R2PI podcast, and the BLIP! blog. Additional programs include the Summer School on the European Patent System, Focus PI continuing education cycles, joint WIPO/INPI training programs, and the Show Me Your IP short film competition. The institution also maintains a specialized library and organizes career events through its Job Fair.

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Products and services

• Diplôme d'études internationales de la propriété industrielle - Option Brevets d'Invention (Cycle accéléré / Cycle long) University Diploma programs preparing scientists and engineers for professional qualification exams to become French and European patent agents before INPI and EPO. Offered in accelerated and extended (long) cycle formats.
• Diplôme d'études internationales de la propriété industrielle - Option Marques, Dessins et Modèles (Cycle long / Cycle accéléré) University Diploma programs in trademarks, designs, and models for professionals seeking qualification in trademarks and designs before INPI. Available in accelerated and long cycles, with hybrid on-site or online delivery.
• Diplôme universitaire - Patent Litigation in Europe (European Patent Litigation Certificate) University Diploma providing professional training for patent professionals to deepen and update knowledge of comparative and regional patent law and patent litigation with international European profile. Since 2003, over 1,500 senior patent professionals have completed this program.
• Diplôme universitaire - Intellectual Property and Business Administration (EAD) University Diploma combining intellectual property law with business administration principles, delivered remotely (EAD).
• Master Droit de la propriété intellectuelle et commerce international (M1 et M2) Master's degree program combining intellectual property law with international trade, offered in standard and work-study (alternance) formats.
• Master Droit de la propriété intellectuelle et activités culturelles (M1 et M2) Master's degree program focusing on intellectual property law and cultural activities.
• Master Droit de la propriété intellectuelle et valorisation des biens immatériels (M1 et M2) Master's degree program on intellectual property law and intangible asset valuation, also available as Erasmus Mundus MIPDaL program.
• Master Droit européen et international de la propriété intellectuelle (M1 et M2) Master's degree program focusing on European and international intellectual property law.
• Master Droit de la propriété intellectuelle et sciences des données (M1 et M2) Master's degree program combining intellectual property law with data science.
• Master Intellectual Property Law and Management (M2 - Formation continue) Continuing education Master's program in IP law and management for working professionals.
• Master Propriété industrielle (M2 - Formation continue) Continuing education Master's program in industrial property for engineers and scientists with professional qualifications, eligible for CPF funding. Tuition: 5,150 EUR for continuing education; 1,725 EUR for re-registration.
• Master Applied Intellectual Property Law (M2 - Formation continue) Continuing education Master's program in applied intellectual property law for professionals.
• Master Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technologies and Intellectual Property (M2 - Formation continue) Continuing education Master's program addressing the intersection of AI, digital technologies, and intellectual property law.
• Préparation à l'Examen européen de qualification (EEQ) / EQE Preparation Comprehensive training courses for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) covering F, M1, M2, and new M3 and M4 papers, available in French, English, and German for the 2027 examination cycle.
• Préparation à l'Examen de Qualification Français (EQF) Training seminars for French Qualifying Examination (EQF) in patents and trademarks/designs, including written and oral exam preparation modules.
• Formation EPAC/CEAB - Certificat européen d'administration des brevets Training program for the European Certificate for Patent Administration (CEAB), available in French, English, and German.
• Formation de base en droit européen des brevets Basic training program in European patent law for legal and scientific professionals.
• Séminaire Aspects réglementaires et propriété intellectuelle dans l'industrie pharmaceutique Advanced three-day training program (offered since 2019) on regulatory affairs and IP in the pharmaceutical industry, covering patent law, supplementary protection certificates, and regulatory data protection. Teaching language: English.
• Séminaires Fiscalité de la Propriété Intellectuelle Series of seminars on IP taxation covering patents/inventions/software (beginner and advanced levels), trademarks, and copyright.
• Séminaire Standard Essential Patent and FRAND Licensing Seminar on standard essential patents and FRAND licensing, examining the interplay between IP, competition, and contract law.
• Summer School on the Patent System in Europe Unique in Europe intensive summer school offering theoretical and practical training for scientific and legal backgrounds, held annually in Strasbourg. Pre-recorded lectures provided before the program. Pricing: 1,950 EUR early bird; 2,150 EUR regular.
• Focus PI - Marques, dessins et modèles Annual continuing education cycle in trademark and design law for industrial property consultants, lawyers, corporate legal staff, and office personnel.
• Focus PI Propriété littéraire et artistique Annual continuing education cycle in literary and artistic property law.
• Séminaire avancé CEIPI/OMPI/INPI - Propriété intellectuelle, transfert des technologies et octroi des licences Jointly organized since 1978 by WIPO, CEIPI, and INPI, this advanced training course focuses on intellectual property, technology transfer, and licensing. Enrollment fee: 1,500 EUR.
• Séminaire CEIPI/OMPI/ICTSD - Gestion collective du droit d'auteur et droits voisins Joint training seminar with WIPO and ICTSD on collective management of copyright and related rights.
• Session de mise à jour sur la Juridiction unifiée du brevet Update session on the Unified Patent Court for patent professionals.
• Constats internet, constats d'achat, saisie-contrefaçon Seminar on internet evidence, purchase evidence, and counterfeiting seizures - the keys to evidence in IP cases.
• Artificial Intelligence, Licensing & Contracts - Hands-On Workshop New two-day hands-on workshop on Artificial Intelligence, Licensing & Contracts bridging theory and practice through the lifecycle of an AI project (data collection, model training, pre-deployment compliance, partnerships, deployment, and negotiation).
• CEIPI Studies in IP Peer-reviewed academic publication series in intellectual property law published through LexisNexis and other academic publishers.
• CEIPI Conference Proceedings Conference proceedings and actes de colloques publications documenting CEIPI's scholarly conferences, including publications on patent law harmonization.
• IP Business Academy Professional development program including Intellectual Property & Business Administration and Executive IP Management Days for IP professionals and corporate staff.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2024Joint organization of Cineforum series exploring IP in fiction and creativity. EUIPO collaboration brings European dimension to public engagement on IP topics through cinema and pop culture analysis.
• OIPI (Office Ivoirien de Propriété Intellectuelle)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2024Institutional cooperation with Ivorian IP office for capacity building. CEIPI presented training programs and explored collaboration for strengthening IP competencies. Visit included INPI Grand Est regional delegation.
• WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978Joint organization of advanced training course on IP, technology transfer, and licensing since 1978. WIPO provides international perspective and expertise while CEIPI delivers practical training components. Program held annually at CEIPI Strasbourg facilities.
• INPI (Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978Co-organizer of the WIPO/CEIPI/INPI advanced training program since 1978. INPI supports French professional certification and provides co-funding for doctoral research contracts. Active collaboration on professional examination preparation.
• LexisNexisminorOthersAcademic publisher for CEIPI Studies series including conference proceedings and monographs. Publishes institutional research outputs.
• ALLY AvocatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLegal firm partner for James Bond et le droit conference and Cineforum events. Supports IP law dissemination through cultural events and conferences.
• ASPI (Association Française des Spécialistes en Propriété Industrielle de l'Industrie)minorOthersProfessional association providing student prizes at graduation ceremonies and supporting professional networking.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WIPO Academy: The World Intellectual Property Organization's training arm delivers global IP professional education, including joint programs with CEIPI. It competes in the same IP capacity-building and professional certification space but at a global, institutional scale.
• Berkeley Center for Law and Technology: UC Berkeley's center offers IP and technology law programs at the intersection of law, science and policy. Comparable as a globally leading IP research and teaching center, though with broader technology-law emphasis.
• George Washington University Law School — IP Program: GW Law hosts one of the largest US IP law faculties and offers an extensive patent prosecution track and IP LL.M. programs. It is comparable as a globally recognized IP law school with deep US patent-bar preparation.

Direct peers

• Queen Mary University of London — Centre for Commercial Law Studies: Queen Mary's CCLS runs leading IP and technology law programs (LL.M., PhD) and is a recognized UK counterpart to CEIPI for European IP professional education, particularly in copyright, trademark and technology law.
• Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC): Jointly hosted by the University of Augsburg, the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition and the Technical University of Munich, MIPLC offers an LL.M. in IP. It is the closest European competitor to CEIPI's master's and diploma portfolio in patent and IP law.
• IPR University Center (Helsinki): A Finnish interdisciplinary IP training network offering professional IP programs and continuing legal education. It is comparable to CEIPI in its focus on cross-disciplinary IP training and is a regional European peer.
• Maastricht University — Faculty of Law IP Programs: Maastricht offers European IP LL.M. and advanced programs and serves a comparable European professional IP student base with an emphasis on international and European IP practice.
• University of Turin — Master in Intellectual Property Law: Turin offers a long-established Master in IP Law with WIPO collaboration, mirroring CEIPI's combined academic-professional orientation and is a direct European peer in IP postgraduate education.

Regional players

• Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf — Center for Patent Law: HHU Düsseldorf hosts a specialized patent law center for German and European patent attorney preparation. It is a strong regional peer in the German-language patent training market that overlaps with CEIPI's German-language EQE prep.

Others

• International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI): AIPPI is the leading global professional association for IP practitioners and partners with CEIPI for program promotion and events. It is comparable as a peer ecosystem institution that channels practitioners toward IP professional development.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

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