Intellectual Property and Emerging Technologies: Outcomes of the Project for University Educators

During the course, participants explored goal-oriented learning strategies, studied best practices for selecting digital teaching tools, and analyzed the role of the educator as a facilitator in digital learning environments.

Together with the instructors, participants explored modern IP learning platforms, including Moodle, Canvas, Google Classroom, Kahoot!, and others.

The final stage of the course involved group project presentations: each team developed an online lesson with detailed instructions for virtual implementation, demonstrating innovative approaches, practical readiness, and a deep understanding of students’ needs in the digital age.

Mentorship Program: Enhancing Curricula

From July 15 to 22, 2024, educators from six Ukrainian universities joined a mentorship program – a logical continuation of the training course – aimed at creating comprehensive intellectual property curricula adapted to modern trends and digital challenges.

Program Goals and Content

The mentorship program followed a blended mentoring model, including synchronous and asynchronous sessions with individual, group, and peer-to-peer guidance. Participants were able to:

• Master curriculum development concepts for intellectual property courses in higher education;
• Apply andragogical principles and related teaching and assessment strategies when refining IP course content;
• Develop IP curricula using the Depth of Knowledge method (by Dr. Norman Webb) and knowledge gained during the training course, considering contemporary trends in intellectual property;
• Integrate the developed curriculum into teaching practice and ensure effective delivery using modern learning methods and technologies.

Mentorship Program Speakers

Invited experts from the WIPO Academy featured:

• Eleonora Rozati, Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Stockholm University and Of Counsel, Bird & Bird;
• Margaret Roberta Niles, Learning Expert and International Educational Consultant.

Together with mentors, participants delved into curriculum development principles, mastered andragogical teaching and assessment approaches, and created their own IP curricula reflecting contemporary challenges and trends.

Final Stage of the Project

The concluding stage of the mentorship program focused on the practical implementation of acquired knowledge and skills. Participants integrated their work from the program, concentrating on modern teaching methodologies, creating educational materials, and using digital tools in instruction.

This stage aimed to enhance teaching effectiveness by updating existing courses and developing new curricula for emerging technologies and intellectual property. Participants presented their original course designs meeting contemporary academic standards.

In addition to the courses, participants prepared supporting methodological documents adapted to the specific needs of their institutions and internal regulations governing higher education processes.

The project catalyzed the establishment of a new culture of intellectual property education in Ukrainian universities. For many participants, it was not only an opportunity to update their knowledge but also to rethink their overall teaching approach. As noted by Aliona Poltoratska, PhD in Economics and Associate Professor at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv:

“What impressed me most was the practical orientation of the course – real cases and clear recommendations for creating effective curricula. Working with mentors helped rethink course planning and master modern technologies that make teaching more adaptable to students’ needs.”

Aliona Poltoratska