Master of Legal Science (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 Community IP regime. This new body of law is gradually having a unifying effect on the national European IP laws. Legal disciplines have become more sophisticated and complex in recent times, a change which is also reflected in the area of IP Law. 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 (Jur. Dr.) and doctoral students (LL.M.) specialising in their respective fields. The programme in European Intellectual Property 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 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.

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