From 2 to 11 December 2026
Course on Intellectual Property & Sustainability
Academic Education
Strengthening knowledge and skills
Presentation
After the highly successful experience of the past three years, the NOVA School of Law Executive Education relaunches the Course on Intellectual Property and Sustainability, a high-profile learning experience aimed at equipping participants with a solid knowledge on how to navigate legal rules on patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, and geographical indications in sustainability-relevant scenarios.
In particular, this year’s edition will focus on the EU legal system and dive into:
- Environmental protection and IP incentives behind green innovation
- Circular economy and IP rules applying in repair and reuse
- Social inclusivity through IP legal mechanisms
The Course consists of 10 lectures, organized in 5 online sessions of 2,5 hours each, featuring clear-cut explanations, practical exercises, and moderated class discussions.
For participants based or willing to travel to Lisbon, we offer the unique opportunity of an on-site visit to the Portuguese National IP Court and the Lisbon branch of the Unified Patent Court, alongside with a gathering at Cuatrecasas law firm led by their IP legal team.
Coordination
Sponsor
Objective
The Course will consist of 6 sessions, each of which will feature lectures from internationally renowned IP legal scholars as well as exercises of legal application and legal interpretation.
A high-profile academic experience where we will:
- Learn, reflect, and discuss the application of IP legal rules in selected sustainability-relevant scenarios
- Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in global and comparative IP law
- Think along with experts and professionals from diverse sectors and backgrounds
Target audience
Law students and researchers, legal practitioners and trainees, sustainability experts, professionals from innovative and creative sectors.
Modality
Online (synchronous classes, not recorded)
On-site (last day of the Course)
Language
English
Dates
From 2 until 10 December 2026
11 December 2026: optional on-site closing event
Schedule
From 17h00 to 19h30 (Lisbon time)
Fee
Full tuition: 400 €
Discount options (non-cumulative)
Early-bird discounts
- 30% discount for registration until 31 July 2026 | reduced fee: 280 €
- 15% discount for registration until 2 November 2026 | reduced fee: 340 €
NOVA School of Law community discounts
- 50% discount for currently enrolled students at NOVA School of Law, any degree program (reduced fee: 200 €)
- 10% discount for NOVA School of Law alumni (reduced fee: 360 €)
Group discounts (multiple registrations from same public or private entity)
- 2 participants: 700 € total fee
- 3 or more participants: 20% discount on individual fees
- 5 or more participants: 50% discount on individual fees
For more information on this Course: ipsi@novalaw.unl.pt or executive.education@novalaw.unl.pt
Programme
Session 1 | 2 December 2026
17h00- 19h30
Introduction session
Why and how IP & Sustainability, together?
- Giulia Priora, NOVA School of Law
Disentangling IP in sustainability scenarios: A case study
- Amanda Costa Novaes, NOVA IPSI
Session 2 | 3 December 2026
17h00- 19h30
Environmental protection and IP
Incentivizing green innovation or disincentivizing non-green innovation?
- Giulia Priora, NOVA School of Law
Green branding between trademarks and geographical indications
Session 3 | 4 December 2026
17h00- 19h30
Circular economy and IP
The circular economy: A legal matter of consumer protection?
- Jorge Morais Carvalho, NOVA School of Law
Repairing and reusing goods from the IP perspective
- Francisco Alonso, NOVA IPSI
Session 4 | 9 December 2026
17h00- 19h30
Social inclusivity and IP
Free vs limited access to sustainability-related information
- Eduardo Santos, NOVA IPSI
Disability rights and IP law
Session 5 | 10 December 2026
17h00- 19h30
Closing session
The way ahead in IP Law and Sustainability & final open discussion
- Giulia Priora, NOVA School of Law
Cuatrecasas presentation