Graduate Certificate Intellectual Property Law at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The intellectual property certificate program provides students at the law school with comprehensive instruction in core areas of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret protection. Through rigorous coursework emphasizing practical application and legal analysis, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex IP issues in a rapidly evolving legal and technological environment.

Faculty: Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | Department: College of Law Dean's Office | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Required Core (9 credit hours) LAW 644 Trademark and Unfair Competition Law (3) LAW 645 Patent Law (3) LAW 646 Copyright Law (3) LAW 664 Intellectual Property (3) LAW 668 Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants (3) Electives (6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Courses approved by the Faculty director or Executive Director of the Wolin Center can be added to the elective coursework.

Career pathways

Graduates of the intellectual property certificate program are prepared for careers in intellectual property law, including private practice, in-house counsel roles, technology- and innovation-focused legal positions, and for regulatory or compliance roles across a wide range of industries.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. Applicants must be existing Juris Doctor or Master of Law students who are currently enrolled in coursework and in good academic standing with the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: admission application for the certificate program through Law Interactive* proof of English proficiency *Students should refer to the ASU Law website . Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.

Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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