Magister Lvcentinvs, Master in Intellectual Property and Digital Innovation at the UA – University of Alicante.
Founded in 1994, its creation was linked to the designation of Alicante as the headquarters of the current European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
With more than 31 editions, this master’s program has trained professionals from all over the world thanks to the collaboration of leading institutions such as the EUIPO, the European Patent Office (EPO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM), the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) and many others, as well as renowned judges, lawyers, and industry experts.
Recognition
El Mundo has published its 2025 ranking of Spain’s best master’s degrees, in which the Master’s in Legal Translation holds first place for the 31st consecutive year.
The ranking is a benchmark in the education sector and a guide for students seeking to broaden and differentiate their knowledge through international postgraduate studies that continually adapt to professional practice.
Our programme is
Comprehensive
All IP content and digital innovation in its national, EU and international context.
Interdisciplinary
Aimed at different professional fields such as lawyers, economists and engineers, translators.
Present
It is updated each year to integrate with the latest news and most relevant speakers.
Bilingual
Classes in English and Spanish.
Continuous
From September to June.
Face-to-face
From Monday to Friday at the University of Alicante.
Our programme is
Exhaustive
It deals with the whole content of intellectual property and Digital Innovation in its national, European Union and International context.
Interdisciplinary
Aimed at different professional fields such as lawyers, economists and engineers, translators with previous experience or recent graduates.
Current
It is updated every year to include the latest developments and the most relevant speakers in the field.
Bilingual
Classes in English and Spanish.
Continuous
From September to June.
Presential
Monday to Friday at the University of Alicante.
University Specialist Titles
Patents, Technology Transfer and Digital Innovations
Study of the legal regime of patents in national, European and international legislation. Special attention will be granted to innovations in the digital market and the effects of the use of disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, big data, blockchain, the use of electronic signatures and data protection regulations.
Trademarks, Designs, Copyright and Competition
Study of national, European and international regulations governing the main intellectual property rights and distinctive signs essential for both physical and digital market operators, including trademarks, trade names, domain names, designs and copyrights. Their interrelations are analyzed, as well as online infringements and the legal framework of digital platforms.
Legal Framework for Plant Breeding and Quality Distinctive Signs
This course focuses on the specific regulation of plant varieties, plant patents, as well as designations of origin and geographical indications, both agricultural and artisanal or industrial. It also covers traditional specialties guaranteed, collective and certification marks, and other quality regimes, along with advertising law as an essential tool for protecting various intellectual property rights.
Alumni Experiences
D. Francesco Mattina
President of the Community Plant Variety Office-CPVO
Ms. Orsola Lamberti
Legal Advisor-CPVO
Giulio Serafino
Assistant to the Registrar-CPVO
Ms. Desirée Russo
Brand Advisor for Latin America, Caribbean, Oceania and Italy in the PUMA Group.
Ms. Isabel López
Intellectual Property specialist – Assistant at CJEU
Tomoko Okubi
Japanese Trade Mark Attorney
