On the afternoon of August 14, the Faculty of Law of M.U.S.T. hosted a workshop titled “Teaching and Research Collaboration of Macao Research Center for Intellectual Property: Experience and Prospects.” This workshop was led by Assistant Dean Yi Zaicheng and aimed to inform all faculty members about the center’s recent developments while brainstorming ideas for its future growth to enhance teaching and research efforts. Additionally, the workshop encouraged faculty members to actively engage in the construction and development of the faculty. Attendees included Professor Cao Xia, Professor Zhu Shihai, Associate Professor Huang Mingjian, Associate Professor Shen Yunqiao, Associate Professor Peng Yunpeng, Course Director Mou Xiaobo, Assistant Professor Zhu Feng, Assistant Professor Dai Mengliang, Assistant Professor Xue Wenchao, Assistant Professor Zhou Ting, Assistant Professor Wang Jia, Assistant Professor Zhang Chuanqi, Assistant Professor Wong Weng Kuok, Assistant Professor Zhou Qin, Assistant Professor Wang Wanli, Assistant Professor Liao Si, Assistant Professor Guo Yiting, and Assistant Professor Man Tao from the Faculty of Law.
Assistant Dean Yi Zaicheng first provided an overview of the “Macao Research Center for Intellectual Property” to the attending faculty, along with an update on the Intellectual Property Law Alliance of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (IPLAG), which was established under the center’s leadership. He noted that since its inception, the center has engaged in high-level academic research and hosted prestigious academic conferences. It has also emphasized the training of master’s and doctoral students in the field of intellectual property and actively participated in community service initiatives. Looking ahead, the center aims to further its mission by becoming a regionally and internationally recognized hub for intellectual property research and academic exchange, a premier training ground for intellectual property professionals, and a high-quality platform for consulting, training, and services. This initiative is intended to support the implementation of the “One Country, Two Systems” policy, contribute to the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and align with the international strategy of the “Belt and Road Initiative.” During the discussion, the faculty members shared their thoughts on leveraging the center to enhance student training, foster teacher-student exchanges, advance academic research, and expand external collaborations.
The Macao Research Center for Intellectual Property is a collaborative research base in Macao of the Law Intellectual Property Research Center of Zhongnan University of Economics, which is recognized as a key research base for humanities and social sciences by the Ministry of Education. This center, situated in Macao, collaborates with institutions in Chinese Mainland, bridges connections between China and Portugal, and engages with the global community. Its mission is to leverage the strengths of both universities, capitalize on Macao's strategic location, and establish itself as a prominent academic institution and think tank that serves the interests of both sides of the Taiwan Strait, Hong Kong and Macao, Portuguese-speaking countries and regions, and the international community.
The Faculty of Law conducted four teaching and research workshops during the summer of 2024. These workshops facilitated in-depth discussions on various aspects, including curriculum development, talent training, faculty development, and the optimization of teaching research. This initiative laid a strong foundation and provided a solid guarantee for the comprehensive development of the faculty.
