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.

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.