Since 2008, MIPLC has been publishing outstanding Master's and Ph.D. theses in its own book series, published by the renowned "Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft." As part of their degree requirements, all LL.M. students must submit a Master's Thesis, allowing them to delve deeply into a specific area of intellectual property law, a central component of the LL.M. program.
Additionally, the MIPLC offers Ph.D. scholarships to its most promising LL.M. graduates pursuing an academic career. The completed Ph.D. theses, along with the best Master's theses from each academic year, are accessible in the MIPLC Projects and Publications database, providing a comprehensive overview of our research contributions.
Explore MIPLC Projects and Publications.
Research in the various areas of intellectual property and competition law is an integral part of the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center, dedicated to advancing knowledge in these fields. Under the leadership of Professor Dr. Josef Drexl, LL.M. (Berkeley), and coordinated by the MIPLC Program Director, the MIPLC Research Unit facilitates cutting-edge research, supports MIPLC students, MIPLC-funded Ph.D. candidates, and hosts distinguished visiting scholars. The close cooperation with the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition underscores our commitment to fostering an environment of academic excellence and practical impact, essential to the success of the MIPLC LL.M Program.
Prof. Dr. Josef Drexl, LL.M. (UC Berkeley)
Managing Director
Intellectual Property and Competition Law
Honorary Professor at the University of Munich
Seth Ericsson, LL.M.
Program Director, MIPLC
Since 2005, the MIPLC Lecture Series has featured renowned scholars and practitioners from around the world, presenting on current issues in intellectual property law. Hosted with the support of the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, these lectures are open to the public and engage the IP and competition law community.
Interested in proposing a topic or being a lecturer? Please email us - we look forward to your ideas.
For a list of past lectures, visit our Lecture Series page. For upcoming events, please visit our News & Events page.
At MIPLC, we host a yearly research conference that brings together leading experts from around the world to discuss cutting-edge issues in intellectual property law and related fields.
To learn more, please visit our Alumni Conference page.
