MSc Management of Intellectual Property

at Queen Mary University of London

Intellectual Property Law is an interdisciplinary field. This MSc explores the foundations of intellectual property law with relation to patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and more under domestic law as well as under international and European laws.

The core modules cover the basic elements of each of the most relevant IP rights (patents, trade marks, designs, copyright), such as how rights are obtained, how they are infringed, defended and/or licensed. You will acquire knowledge with regard to preconditions for protection, the scope of exclusive rights, and specific exceptions and defences to infringement. Each module will also introduce you to the international and European legal framework governing specific rights, for example as regards international conventions (such as the European Patent Convention) or EU trade mark and design rights. In addition, the programme features a unique module introducing you to the IP system in the United States.

You will acquire practical insight into the commercial aspects and day-to-day business of being a patent and trade mark attorney or litigator, while developing a strong understanding of the academic knowledge needed to apply the law. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to gain foundation level accreditation with the Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg), Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and the Chartered Institute of Trademark Attorneys (CITMA).

You’ll gain an advanced and in-depth knowledge of intellectual property law and management with regard to all aspects of business and legal practice.

In addition, you have the opportunity to apply for a one year paid internship under the Pan-European SEAL program either with the EUIPO or the EPO.

We are also offering the Herchel Smith Scholarship of two Full tuition fee waivers.

Structure
All modules on this programme are compulsory including a study project.

At the start of your programme, there is an initial Fundamentals of Law and Professional Ethics intensive study period and examination.

Foundations of law and professional ethics; patent law; trade mark law; design and copyright law; intellectual property in the U.S.; competition law; and a specialist study project with group elements.

Students who take and successfully pass the foundational papers in IPLM200 Trade Mark Law I and IPLM202 Patent Law: British and European Patent Law, will gain exemption from the foundation exams of professional courses provided they pass the MSc.

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

• Full-time study

September 2022 | 1 year

Home: £17,250
Overseas: £26,250

Conditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
 

• Part-time study

September 2022 | 2 years

Home: £8,650
Overseas: £13,150

Conditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000

There is a very high rate of employment of our students within six months of graduation We have specialist career advisers who organise events and assist with finding internship opportunities at UK and international law firms and other employers.