With this unique program, U.S. and foreign attorneys holding first degrees in law can specialize in one of the most dynamic and rapidly changing legal fields. Offered as a one-year, full-time program, the LL.M. in International Intellectual Property Law requires a graduate seminar with thesis and intensive study of a range of courses dealing with both intellectual property and international law topics.
To earn the one-year LLM degree in International Intellectual Property Law ("IIP LLM"), students will be required to complete 24 credit hours, with certain required courses and a written thesis (estimated length 75 pages), to be undertaken with supervision from an IP faculty member.
Requirements for completion of the IIP LLM
Graduate seminar in International Intellectual Property Law with a written thesis;
International Intellectual Property Law;
Introduction to American Legal System; and
9 credit hours from "Group A" and 6 from "Group B".
1 elective course
Group A: Intellectual Property courses (9 credits)
Copyright Law (3 credits)
Patent Law (3 credits)
Trademarks and Unfair Competition Law (3 credits)
Trade Secrets Law (3 credits)
Comparative Copyright Law (2 credits)**
International Patent Law (2 credits)**
International Trademark Law (1 credit)**
Other designated courses
Group B : International Courses (6 credits)
Comparative Law (3 credits)
International Law (3 credits)
International Business Transactions (3 credits)
International Trade (3 credits)
European Union Law (2 credits)
Comparative Copyright Law (2 credits)**
International Patent Law (3 credits)**
International Trademark Law (1 credit)**
Other designated courses
** Although these courses are listed on both the group lists, they can only be used to fulfill only one set of requirements.
