M.J. Curriculum Intellectual Property Law
The innovative intellectual property education at the UW is both deeply theoretical and extremely practical. Students seeking an M.J. in IP will benefit from these two traditions as they interact with full-time faculty and the wealth of experienced IP professionals who serve as adjunct faculty.
Sample Curriculum Options
Below are some samples of the M.J. intellectual property law offerings available at the law school and across campus.
Profile A
Professional Goal: To seek promotion to higher level position in a firm or a company with a legal department.
Sample Curriculum.
Sample Curriculum
Foundational Courses: 12–14 credits
- LAW B 505 Introduction to American Law Master of Jurisprudence | Autumn Quarter | 5 Credits
- LAW B 550 American Legal System and Method | Autumn Quarter | 4-6 credits (6 credits with Summer Transnational Institute)
- LAW A 599 Legal Research Methods | Winter Quarter | 3 credits
- One independent major research paper (can be done through a seminar or through Independent Study credits)
Sample Specialty Courses: 31–33 credits
- Advanced Copyright
- Advanced Research and Writing in Intellectual Property
- Advanced Trademark
- Entertainment Law
- Strategic IP Commercialization
- Trademark & Trade Secret Law
- Copyright Law
- Advanced Trademark Practice
Profile B
Professional Goal: To seek promotion to a higher-level position in a firm or a company with a legal department.
Sample Curriculum
Foundational Courses: 12–14 credits
- LAW B 505 Introduction to American Law Master of Jurisprudence | Autumn Quarter | 5 Credits
- LAW B 550 American Legal System and Method | Autumn Quarter | 4-6 credits (6 credits with Summer Transnational Institute)
- LAW A 599 Legal Research Methods | Winter Quarter | 3 credits
- One independent major research paper (can be done through a seminar or through Independent Study credits)
Sample Specialty Courses: 31–33 credits
- Advanced Research and Writing in Intellectual Property
- Advanced Patent
- International Intellectual Property
- Litigation Strategies for Technology Protection
- Patent Law
- Patent Prosecution
- Patent Prosecution and Counseling Practicum
- Trademark & Trade Secret Law
Profile C
Professional Goal: To advance corporate career, handle and negotiate technology contracts.
Sample Curriculum
Foundational Courses: 12–14 credits
- LAW B 505 Introduction to American Law Master of Jurisprudence | Autumn Quarter | 5 Credits
- LAW B 550 American Legal System and Method | Autumn Quarter | 4-6 credits (6 credits with Summer Transnational Institute)
- LAW A 599 Legal Research Methods | Winter Quarter | 3 credits
- One independent major research paper (can be done through a seminar or through Independent Study credits)
Sample Specialty Courses: 31–33 credits
- Advanced Research and Writing in Intellectual Property
- Copyright Law
- Drafting IP Licensing
- International Intellectual Property
- Legal Protection for Computer Software
- Patent Law
- Strategic Intellectual Property Commercialization
- Technology Law and Public Policy Seminar
- Technology Licensing, Policies, Business Agreements Tutorial
- Trademark & Trade Secret Law