Introduction
Intellectual property law has historically been an international discipline as opposed to what is the case with other traditional areas of law. A recent internationalising factor is the gradual development of an EC Intellectual Property Law. This new body of law will gradually have a unifying effect on the national laws. The process, however takes time.

Intellectual Property Law has not only great political and economic significance but also great cultural significance. The internet and other forms of international telecommunications clearly demonstrate that intellectual property recognises no national borders. 

The considerable technological development of the last decades have brought quite dramatic effects on intellectual property as a whole, as well as on the various legal modalities included. We have seen debates on for example: “patents on life?” precluding needy people from receiving medicine they need, on indigenous peoples' fear of being robbed of their traditional properties and on copyright being a threat to the freedom of speech.

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 admission should be addressed to Mr Johannes Wickbom.
All enquiries concerning the details of the programme should be addressed to Mr Henning Albertsson.