Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual property (IP) is at the core of the new information age. Mastering the complexities of IP law is a major challenge facing attorneys today. IP courses at GGU help you to increase your skills in this exciting area.

News

Fall 2009 IP Law Conference to Feature Address by US Trademark Commissioner Lynne Beresford
The School of Law and Intellectual Property Law Center will host the 8th Annual Conference on Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law on Friday, October 16, from 9 am to 5:45 pm. Speakers will include Lynne Beresford, US Commissioner for Trademarks; Hon. James Ware, US District Court, Northern District of California; and leading IP attorneys. Up to 6.5 hours of MCLE credit are available. For more information contact Kevin Wood at kwood@ggu.edu or 415-369-5293 or view the brochure.

School of Law Intellectual Property Law Center Profiled in San Francisco Attorney Magazine
Read the article at IP Center feature.

Offerings

Specialization Certificate
Students may earn a specialization certificate in intellectual property law by completing two 3-unit required courses, and 8 additional units in IP coursework.

IP Law Courses
Students can choose from a rich and varied group of intellectual property law courses in the areas of copyright, entertainment and sports law; Internet and high-technology law; patent and biotechnology law; and trademark and unfair competition law.

IP Law Faculty
Intellectual property law is taught at GGU by full-time faculty members and experienced practitioners who specialize in IP law.

Annual IP Law Conference
Each year, the IP law program at Golden Gate University School of Law sponsors a conference addressing issues of interest and concern to the IP legal and business communities. Each conference features a unique mix of panels of educators and practitioners in the area of intellectual property law. Past conferences have focused on current IP issues; new developments in patent, trademark, and copyright law; and the regulation, valuation, and protection of content.

Graduate Program
For graduates who wish to continue their intellectual property law studies, Golden Gate offers an LLM in intellectual property law.