Master of Laws (LL.M.) (60 credits) in European Intellectual Property Law, 60 hp

Intellectual Property (IP) Law has historically been an international discipline, as compared to other traditional areas of private law. The Internet and other forms of international telecommunications clearly demonstrate that IP rights do not recognise national borders. Another important internationalising factor is the gradual development of a European union IP regime with a unifying effect on the national European IP laws. That legal disciplines have become more sophisticated and complex in recent times is not least reflected in the area of IP Law with patents on living subject matters, trade marks in cyberspace and copyright to databases. Specialisation in this area of practice is not only desirable; it is essential. Qualified IP lawyers have excellent employment market prospects. Classes in the Master’s programme are led by renowned Nordic researchers composed of professors (LL.D.) and doctoral students (LL.M.) specialising in their respective fields. The programme in European IP Law is structured to enable a certain amount of distance learning/commuting, with lectures and obligatory seminars every second weekend. The programme encompasses a total of 60 credit points, of which 30 credits comprise a Master thesis. All students take one compulsory course (15 credits) and choose two elective courses (7,5 credits each) from the six courses offered, thereby giving them an opportunity to specialise in specific areas of IP law.

All applicants must complete their application with the following: 1) Statement of Purpose; 2) CV; 3) Letters of recommendation.

For information regarding admission and application: www.juridicum.su.se/master