Graduate Program in Intellectual Property Law
Why an LL.M. In IP Law?
Intellectual Property law is one of the most rapidly expanding field of legal practice. Once confined to
"niche" practices, IP law now permeates the affairs of corporations and organizations of every size and
description. Cooley's Graduate Intellectual Property law Program prepares practitioners to launch their
career as an iP lawyer, or to focus an existing practice on intellectual property law.
The Program is designed both for attorneys with scientific or engineering background seeking to gain the
skills necessary to practice patent law, including succeeding on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's
Registration Examination, and for attorneys with non-technical backgrounds seeking to become
proficient in copyright, trademark, licensing, and e-commerce issues.
Distance Education
Traditional classroom studies can be combined with videoconferencing at Cooley's three campuses. Through the use of innovative technology, IP classes may also be delivered through a synchronous web-based platform with real-time, fully interactive video and audio.
Online IP Option
The Graduate Program in Intellectual Property Law offers a web-based academic option. The Online IP Option
provides on-the-go professionals unrivaled flexibility. Just like the traditional classroom track, the Online IP
option is designed to ensure the scholarly study of intellectual property law and interaction with the Cooley
academic community.
The web-based courses are faculty-led and utilize an online course management system. Students participate
in classes in a synchronous online format, giving the student a live, virtual dassroom experience. Using a
webcam, headset, and microphone, students can see and hear the professor and the professor can interact
with students during the session. Classes are held on nights and weekends in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
The student must be on his or her computer during class time. |
Program Details
» J.D./LL.M. - Joint Degree Program
Send email to LLM@cooley.edu or call or meet with:
Professor Gerald Tschura
Intellectual Property Program Director
(248) 751-7800, ext. 7759
Professor David Berry
Intellectual Property Program Director
(248) 751-7800, ext. 7750
Cathy J. McCollum
Director, Graduate & Extended Programs
(517) 371-5140, ext. 2703
Vanessa Ramakers
Adminstrative Assistant
Graduate and Extended Programs
(248) 751-7800, ext. 7783 |
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