LLM in Intellectual Property Law

The LLM in Intellectual Property Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law is a strong option if you are interested in the doctrine and policy of U.S. intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.

Requirements for the LLM in Intellectual Property Law 

To complete this degree track, you must earn 24 credits: 17 credits of required courses and another 7 credits of electives. 

Required courses are: 

  • Patent Law (3 credits)
  • Copyright (3 credits)
  • Trademark Law (3 credits)
  • U.S. Contract Law for LLM (3 credits)
  • Foreign Graduate Seminar (2 credits)
  • U.S. Legal Research, Writing and Analysis (3 credits)

Elective courses can include any of the following courses:

  • Business Associations
  • Commercialization & Intellectual Property Management
  • Cybersecurity Law
  • Doing Business in the U.S.A.
  • Information Privacy Law
  • Intellectual Property & Dealmaking
  • International Intellectual Property Law
  • Negotiation in Sports Management
  • Patent Preparation and Prosecution 1
  • Patent Preparation and Prosecution 2
  • Representation of the Professional Athlete
  • Sports Law