Alumni stories

Mgr. Marián Jankovič, LL.M., Ph.D.

"I often joke that I owe my decision to study law to my mother, but I owe the opportunity to pursue it and shape its future direction to the institutions that made it possible. One such institution is the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University in Brno and its doctoral programme, Intellectual Property Law. Enrolling in this programme allowed me to further develop my passions - copyright law and photography. Despite the specialized nature of my research, I was granted generous opportunities to pursue it, both in the Czech Republic and abroad.

The Faculty of Law at Masaryk University collaborates closely with specialized university institutes abroad, as well as globally respected experts in the field of intellectual property law. These established connections enable students to engage with international peers and professionals and, importantly, to participate in research stays abroad.

Moreover, the programme’s carefully curated selection of courses provides not only a comprehensive overview of intellectual property law but also thorough preparation for academic research. The scheduling of programme’s courses allows students to balance their studies and research alongside their current professional careers. A significant advantage of the programme is that it is conducted in English, ensuring global recognition of students’ research and publications.

Beyond academic knowledge, the professionals behind the programme offer something equally valuable: the encouragement and motivation that students - regardless of their age - often need. Whether it involves support during challenging life situations, guidance for research stays and conferences abroad, participation in projects and publications, or progress on a doctoral thesis, students can always rely on the lecturers’ support, respect and professionalism.

Some decisions, in hindsight, profoundly shape one’s life. For me, enrolling in the Intellectual Property Lawprogramme was undoubtedly one of them - an experience that has been transformative in the best possible way."