General information about the course
Welcome
Welcome Intellectual Property (IP) Law has historically been an international discipline, as compared to other traditional areas of private law. The Internet and other forms of international telecommunications clearly demonstrate that IP rights do not recognise national borders. Another important internationalising factor is the gradual development of a European Community IP regime. This new body of law is gradually having a unifying effect on the national European IP laws. Legal disciplines have become more sophisticated and complex in recent times, a change which is also reflected in the area of IP Law. Specialisation in this area of practice is not only desirable; it is essential. Qualified IP lawyers have excellent employment market prospects. Classes in the master’s programme are led by renowned Nordic researchers composed of professors (Jur. Dr.) and doctoral students (LL.M.) specialising in their respective fields. The programme in European Intellectual Property Law is structured to enable a certain amount of distance learning/commuting, with lectures and obligatory seminars every second weekend. The programme encompasses a total of 60 credit points, of which 30 credits comprise a thesis. All students take one compulsory course (15 credits) and choose two elective courses (7.5 credits each) from the six courses offered, thereby giving them an opportunity to specialise in specific areas of IP law. The programme The programme in European Intellectual Property Law is set up so that distance learning is possible and encompasses a total of 60 ECTS, whereof 30 ECTS shall be a thesis. All students must take the required 15 ECTS course. Thereafter, students are given the opportunity to specialise in a specific area of Intellectual Property Law by choosing two elective 7,5 ECTS courses from the four elective 7,5-point courses offered. MODULE 1- Advanced Intellectual Property Law, 15 ECTS The first part of the programme establishes the general foundation for the remainder of the Programme. All students are required to follow this ten week Module. It covers the fundamental areas of Intellectual Property Law at an advanced level as well as other certain neighbouring areas. Lectures will be held during eleven occasions that are spread out over the ten week period. After each weekend lecture, students will be required to prepare a 1-2 page summary solving a specific intellectual property problem. The final examination at the end of Module 1 will be in the form of a home assignment that the students will have four days to complete. Examination The system of grades that are awarded on the courses and on the thesis ranks from A to F, where the grade A signifies an excellent prestation. Examination for the course in Module 1 will be in the form of a home assignment that the students will have four days to complete. Examinations in Module 2 will be in the form of a final seminar at the end of the course. Important notice about the degree awarded Students who have successfully fulfilled the course requirements will be awarded a Swedish Juris Magisterexamen i europeisk immaterialrätt-degree, (translation in English yet to be decided). In order to receive the degree certificate the students have to hand in an application after all the results have been registrered (application form). Staff The principal teaching staff is composed of established and internationally respected intellectual property specialists. The other teachers are qualified and advanced researchers within their respective fields. In addition, distinguished guest lecturers will be invited to participate in order to create a dynamic and stimulating environment where students can meet practising lawyers. Admission Applicants must possess a good general understanding of Intellectual Property Law. The selection of applicants is based on academic merit and conducted by the Directors of the programme. When possible, applicants will be interviewed. In each case, an overall assessment of the applicant's potential for a successful completion of the programme will be made. Enquiries All enquiries and correspondence concerning general information should be addressed to master@juridicum.su.se. All enquiries concerning the details of the programme should be addressed to MasterIPLaw@juridicum.su.se.