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Units indexed by faculty Master of Intellectual Property LawCourse code: 3374 + Course abbreviation: MasterIntPropLaw + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn campus (Melbourne city) Course descriptionPostgraduate 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 structureThe course comprises eight 6-point units. Candidates must complete five units offered as part of the Master of Laws specialising in intellectual property. The remaining three units may be taken from any units offered in the masters coursework program. Alternatively, students can elect one of the following options:
A candidate with a degree in a discipline other than law or a candidate with a law degree from a non-Australian jurisdiction will be required to complete the unit LAW7212 (Australian legal system), unless an exemption is granted. Candidates are able to complete two units offered by the Academy of the Institute of Patent Attorneys as part of this course. For further information regarding specialisations, visit www.law.monash.edu.au/units/postgrad-specialisation.html. Professional recognitionStudents wishing to be registered with the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trademark Attorneys should contact that body regarding registration requirements. Contact detailsInquiries: postgraduate studies officer, telephone +61 3 9641 6206, email graduate@law.monash.edu.au or visit www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate. Course coordinatorAssociate Professor John Duns Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |