MSc Management of Intellectual Property

The Management of Intellectual Property MSc program offered by Queen Mary University of London is a comprehensive program tailored for science and engineering graduates, non-law graduates and lawyers. This study is face-to-face and is mainly concentrated on law associated with business and technology.Course Content: This course provides a detailed insight into the theory and practical application of intellectual property law and the effect of intellectual property on various forms of trade. It also gives an overview of the whole area of law covering patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, and confidentiality.Key Modules: The key modules include Introduction to Intellectual Property Law, Trade Marks and Allied Rights, Copyright and Design Law, Patents and Related Rights, Competition Law and Intellectual Property, Basic Principles of English Law, Practice and Strategic Considerations for Startups, and IP and Fashion.Accreditations: The degree provided by the course leads to exemptions from some subjects of examination of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys.Future Careers: This program is appropriate for science and engineering graduates, non-law graduates and lawyers seeking to develop ongoing careers in a highly specialized field. It often leads to a position within a firm of private practice patent or trademark attorneys, in the IP department of a large industrial company, or in government service.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.