LLM International Intellectual Property and Information Law

The Intellectual Property Law course offered by the University of Aberdeen aims to provide students with an advanced level of knowledge and understanding about intellectual property law, underpinned by the necessary intellectual and philosophical foundations of the discipline. The course is designed for individuals from a legal or non-legal background. Course Content: The course explores the role of intellectual property (IP) law within the fields of science, technology, literature, or art. Students will discuss and critically analyse the range of aspects of IP law and policy such as copyright, patent, trade mark law and also confidentiality issues. They will learn how intellectual property rights may conflict with many other rights and interests including freedom of expression and human rights. Key Modules: The key modules within the course include Intellectual Property Law 1 - Copyright and Related Rights, Intellectual Property Law 2 - Industrial Property, Intellectual Property Law - International Issues, and Intellectual Property Law 4 - Commercial Aspects of IP. Accreditations: This programme is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue careers in various sectors such as legal practice, academia, corporations, governmental and non-governmental organisations. The skills learned can be applied in roles related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, design rights, and other aspects of intellectual property rights. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.