Professional LLM Specializing in
Intellectual Property Law

Distance learning is not available for this program.

Directors

 
Carys Craig, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University

Martin Kratz, Q.C., Partner, Trademark Agent, Bennett Jones LLP

 

The LLM in Intellectual Property Law gives students the opportunity to strengthen their analytical and problem-solving skills, to deepen their understanding of the policies and principles that underlie intellectual property laws, and to broaden their knowledge of the social, economic, and technological considerations presented by emerging legal issues.

 

Degree Requirements

 

There are two options for completing this degree:

Option I

 

  • The required courses in Intellectual Property Law [18 credits];
  • 12 additional credits of coursework, at least 6 of which must be courses in the Intellectual Property Law specialization; and
  • A Major Research Paper (70 pages) in the Intellectual Property Law field

[6 credits].

 

 
The Legal Research Methods course is required for all students who wish to complete a Major Research Paper. Please note that this will not count towards the 36 credits required to complete the degree.

 

Option II

  • The required courses in Intellectual Property Law [18 credits];
  • 18 additional credits of coursework, at least 12 of which must be courses in the Intellectual Property Law specialization; and
  • A significant research paper (30 pages) as the means of evaluation for one of the above Intellectual Property courses.

 

Curriculum

 

Courses will be offered in a combination of intensive (typically three consecutive days) and weekly formats. Videoconferencing is available for weekly format courses; attendance in person is required for intensive format courses.

 

Required Courses

 

Introduction to Intellectual Property: Theoretical Frameworks
Copyright Law
Patent law
Trade-Mark Law

 

Elective Courses

 

Intellectual Property Challenges in the Digital Era

Intellectual Property Litigation

Intellectual Property Transactions

International Aspects of Intellectual Property

Remedies for Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights

Protection of Intangible Business Interests
Major Research Paper

 

LLM Admissions Contact


Phone:  416.673.4670

Toll free within Canada: 1.888.923.3394
Email: admissions-opd@osgoode.yorku.ca

 

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