University for Continuing Education Krems

The Center for Intellectual Property, Media and Innovation Law at the University for Continuing Education Krems focuses on societally relevant issues arising from constant technological progress, digitization and related social changes. Main areas of research are international, European and Austrian copyright law as well as industrial property rights (trademark, design and patent), media law, data protection law, competition law and the cross-sectional area of innovation law. Against the background of increasing digitisation and networking within a national and international context, in-depth knowledge and understanding of intellectual property, media and innovation law are central key qualifications. Accordingly, the Center offers specialized university programs for continuing education tailored to meet specific practical requirements. The Center's continuing education programs are based on results of scientific research and are oriented towards the high competence requirements of relevant practice.