For Attorneys Shaping Innovation and Technology
Protect Innovation. Shape the Future Through Law.
LLM in Intellectual Property Law
Innovation drives today’s economy, and intellectual property law protects it. This specialized LL.M. equips attorneys with advanced legal expertise in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and emerging technology issues, preparing you to navigate complex IP challenges in a global, innovation-driven marketplace.
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Why choose the LLM in Intellectual Property Law?Develop deep expertise across the full IP law spectrum: Build advanced knowledge in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law, with exposure to cutting-edge technology and innovation issues. Learn from experienced IP scholars and practitioners: Study with faculty who bring real-world insight from practice, policy, and academia in intellectual property and technology law. |
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Study near Washington, DC, an IP policy hub: Gain proximity to federal agencies, courts, and institutions shaping U.S. and global intellectual property law. Advance your career without stepping away from it: Flexible full-time and part-time options, with online and on-campus formats, are designed for working professionals pursuing rigorous legal study. |
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Flexible formats built for working professionals
- Full-time or part-time enrollment
- Online and on-campus options
- Evening courses available
- Designed to support career advancement alongside academic rigor
What you'll learn:
The LLM in Intellectual Property Law provides advanced training in the legal frameworks that protect innovation and creative works. The curriculum emphasizes both doctrinal foundations and practical application across technology-driven industries. Students gain the analytical tools needed to address evolving IP challenges in domestic and international contexts. Core areas of study include:
- Patent Law & Policy
- Trademark & Unfair Competition
- Copyright Law
- Trade Secrets
- Technology & Innovation Law
- Intellectual Property Strategy
Graduates are prepared to advise, protect, and lead in IP-driven legal environments. Career paths for graduates include:
- Intellectual property counsel
- Patent, trademark, or copyright attorney
- Technology and innovation law roles
- Corporate IP and licensing positions
- Policy, regulatory, and compliance roles