Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Law

Master of Intellectual Property Law

Course code: 3374 + Course abbreviation: MasterIntPropLaw + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course description

Postgraduate programs in intellectual property are of particular relevance to those involved in the recognition, protection and exploitation of the creativity and innovation process. These courses suit both lawyers and non-lawyers including engineers, those involved in scientific research, computer scientists and those working in the information technology industries. The course is open to graduates in any discipline who have significant work experience in this area.

Course structure

Candidates must complete eights units with at least five units from the intellectual property specialisation. Alternatively students can elect one of the following options:

• four coursework units with at least one unit in the area of intellectual property law and a minor thesis of 30,000 words on an approved topic in the area
• six coursework units with at least three units in the area of intellectual property law and a minor thesis of 15,000 words on an approved topic in the area.

Those who have not completed an undergraduate law degree will normally be required to undertake LAW7212 (Australian legal system).
Candidates are able to complete two units offered by the Academy of the Institute of Patent Attorneys as part of this course. Students wishing to be registered with the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trademark Attorneys should contact that body regarding registration requirements.

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