Case Western Reserve University School of Law
LLM in Intellectual Property Law
Cleveland, USA
DURATION
2 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Spring Semester - October 15
Key Summary
About: The LLM in Intellectual Property Law focuses on the essential principles of intellectual property rights and their application in practice. Students explore areas such as copyright, trademark, patent law, and the impact of technology on intellectual property. The program emphasizes practical skills and critical analysis, preparing students for real-world challenges in the field.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles, including intellectual property attorney, trademark examiner, patent agent, and legal consultant in technology firms. They may also find opportunities in academia, government, and corporate sectors handling intellectual property issues.
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Introduction
This program is best for students interested in the doctrine and policy of U.S. intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
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Curriculum
Required Courses
Required Credits: 24
- Patent Law (3) - Fall
- Copyright (3) - Fall
- Trademark Law (3) - Spring
- U.S. Contract Law for LLM (3) – Fall or Spring
- Foreign Graduate Seminar (2) - Fall or Spring
- U.S. Legal Research, Writing and Analysis (2) - Fall or Spring
Elective Courses
In addition to the required courses above, students pursuing the LLM in Intellectual Property Law must complete 8 credits (for a total of 24) from the list of elective courses below.
Fall
- Business Associations (4) – Fall or Spring
- Commercial & Intellectual Property Management (3) – Fall
- Doing Business in the U.S.A. (3) – Fall
- International Intellectual Property (2) - Fall
- Patent Preparation and Prosecution 1 (2) – Fall
- U.S. Scholarly Legal Writing (1) - Fall or Spring
Spring
- Cyberlaw (2) - Spring
- Entering the Profession (2) - Spring
- Intellectual Property & Dealmaking (2) - Spring
- Music Industry, Law of (2) - Spring
- Patent Preparation and Prosecution 2 (2) – Spring
- Professional Responsibility for LLMs (2) – Spring
- Representation of Professional Athlete (2) - Spring