LLM Europäischer Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz (European Intellectual Property Law, continuing education) at FernUniversität in Hagen

Two-year distance-learning Master of Laws for patent attorneys that equips them for advising and representing in the major European legal systems and gives sound knowledge of European law. The final degree also proves the additional legal qualification for representation before the Unified Patent Court under Art. 48 UPC Agreement for European Patent Attorneys.

Faculty: Rechtswissenschaftliche Fakultät (Kurt-Haertel-Institut)  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), alongside work; Fast-Track variant can reduce the Master to 2 semesters  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning with attendance phases (weiterbildend); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (1 October); application deadline 31 August (via the Patent Attorney Chamber)  |  Location: Hagen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Eight modules: introduction to comparative law and European IP law, private international law, EU law, patent infringement proceedings in Germany and France, in England and before the Unified Patent Court, EU trade mark and design law, and European and international civil procedure; then the Master's examination.

Career pathways

Advice and representation in cross-border protection of inventions, trade marks and designs.

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