The Master of Intellectual Property Law, commencing in February 2010, is offered jointly by the United Nations' World Intellectual Property Organization Worldwide Academy (WIPO) and QUT’s Faculty of Law in Brisbane, Australia.
This innovative course was developed in close consultation with WIPO and is unique to the Asia-Pacific region. The course is designed to meet the needs of current and aspiring intellectual property (IP) professionals from law and non-law backgrounds. It provides knowledge of IP law, policy and practice in an international context with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.
Why choose?
The Master of Intellectual Property Law:
- is double-badged with WIPO and is unique to the Asia-Pacific region
- focuses on the principles of IP law and developments in IP in a comparative and international context with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region
- imparts real world knowledge of IP law and practice
- builds knowledge of international conventions and treaties including the role of WIPO in addressing IP in relation to global challenges such as climate change, public health and food security
- is taught by industry experts from WIPO, IP Australia and the legal profession as well as leading Australian and international academics
- is suitable for busy professionals as units (subjects) are usually delivered as a week of intensive classes and are supported by online learning throughout the semester
- is offered at QUT’s city campus in a prime location in Brisbane’s city centre, beside the Brisbane river, City Botanic Gardens and Parliament House
- is available not only to students who have a Bachelor's degree in law but also to holders of four-year Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Course structure and details
The course consists of 8 core units (subjects):
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Entry requirements
Students require a four year Bachelor degree in any discipline from QUT or an equivalent Australian or overseas institution.
Applicants with a three year Bachelor degree plus professional experience in the field of intellectual property or a related area may be considered for entry.
Applicants without a Bachelor degree, but with significant professional experience in the field of intellectual property may be considered for entry.
How do I apply?
To apply for the Master of Intellectual Property Law, domestic students are required to complete the PG form (PDF) and international students complete the F form (PDF). More information is available on applying to QUT.
Scholarships for International Students
International students may apply for relevant Australian scholarships which include:
- Australian Development Scholarship (ADS)
- Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships (ALA)
- Endeavour Awards
- WIPO Scholarships. Each year WIPO offers scholarships to 2 persons originating from developing countries and highly motivated to participate in this course. See www.wipo.int/academy/en for further information and closing dates
- Faculty of Law Full Fee Waiver for International Students. In 2010, QUT's Faculty of Law is offering two full fee waiver scholarships to international
students from countries in the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Australia and New Zealand). The scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit in the applicant's
undergraduate degree.Applications for entry to the Master of Intellectual Property Law should include a
written statement that you would also like to be considered for a scholarship.Supporting statements should include details of relevant work experience undertaken in the intellectual property area.Applications close Friday, 11 December 2009.
English Language Requirements
Applicants from a non-English speaking background may be required to meet QUT’s English language requirements.
Timetable
| UNIT | Teaching Period | Unit Coordinator/s | Mode of Study | Timetable Details |
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| 1st half of 2010 | ||||
| LWN401 General Introduction to Intellectual Property | 5TP2, 2010 | Prof Kamal Puri | Block | (5 days) 1 to 5 March 2010 |
| LWN402 Patents and Biotechnological Inventions | 6TP2, 2010 | Prof Anne Fitzgerald | Block | (5 days) 15 to 19 March 2010 |
| LWN403 Copyright and Related Rights | 5TP3, 2010 | Prof Brian Fitzgerald | Block | (5 days) 12 to 16 April 2010 |
| LWN404 Trade Marks, Domain Names and Geographical Indications | 6TP3, 2010 | Anna Sharp | Block | (5 days) 10 to 14 May 2010 |
| 2nd half of 2010 | ||||
| LWN405 Industrial Designs and Plant Variety Protection | 6TP4, 2010 | Prof Kamal Puri | Block | (5 days) 19 to 23 July 2010 |
| LWN406 Traditional Knowledge and Other Emerging Issues, Interface Between Antitrust and IP Rights | Semester 2, 2010 | Prof Stephen Corones | Block | (5 days) 30 August to 3 September 2010 |
| LWN407 Intellectual Property Management | 6TP4, 2010 | Prof Kamal Puri | Block | (5 days) 2 to 6 August 2010 |
| LWN408 Research Project | Semester 2, 2010 | Prof Kamal Puri | Internal | Duration of semester 2, 2010 |
More information
Detailed information is available on the Course information on Studyfinder or in the course brochure.
Academic Enquiries to Professor Kamal Puri at +61 (0)434 079 356 or kamal.puri@qut.edu.au
Admission Enquiries to Faculty of Law, School of Law - Postgraduate Programs at +61 7 3138 2981 or lawpg.enquiries@qut.edu.au
WIPO offers a similar program at the University of Turin, Italy.