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Twin Cities Campus
Master of Science Patent LawLaw School
Law School
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
612-625-4819
Chris Frank, J.D., Program Director of Master of Science in Patent Law Program
411 Walter F. Mondale Hall
229 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Email:
patlaw@umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Master of Science in Patent Law is a professional master's degree for scientists and engineers interested in pursuing a career in the growing field of patent law. The program requirements may be completed in one year of full-time study or in two years (with an optional third year) on a part-time basis. This program is offered through the University of Minnesota Law School. Students in this program will learn practical patent drafting, patent research, patent portfolio management and innovation skills. Many courses in this program will be taken jointly with J.D. students.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Applicants with a degree in Science or Engineering are preferred.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
GRE and LSAT scores are accepted but not required.
Special Application Requirements:
Personal statement, resume, letters of recommendation, interview, patent bar eligibility assessment.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan C: Plan C requires
30 to 36
major credits and
0
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project: Patent Law CAPSTONE: Innovation (3 credits): In this course students will select a technology of interest with the cooperation of their adviser. Using their knowledge of innovation, patent law, patent prosecution, patent research and strategy they will identify, articulate and present opportunities for innovation in their chosen technology.
This program may not be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 1 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Patent Law: Core Curriculum
Students are required to take 23 credits of core coursework, plus 7 additional elective credits as approved by the program director.
LAW 5001 - Introduction to the American Legal System
(2.0 cr)
LAW 5224 - Patents
(3.0 cr)
LAW 5231 - Patent Prosecution Practice I
(2.0 cr)
LAW 5250 - Patent Portfolio Management
(2.0 cr)
LAW 5003 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
LAW 5025 - Patent Law In Practice
(1.0 cr)
LAW 5232 - Patent Prosecution Practice II
(3.0 cr)
LAW 5707 - Intellectual Property Transactions
(2.0 cr)
LAW 5290 - Patent Law Capstone: Innovation
(3.0 cr)
LAW 5075 - Ethics for Patent Agents
(1.0 cr)
LAW 5026 - Intellectual Property In Practice
(1.0 cr)
Electives
Students may choose from the following list of electives. Other courses may be approved in consultation with the program director.
Take 7 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
LAW 6608 - Trademarks
(3.0 cr)
·
LAW 6613 - Copyright
(3.0 cr)
·
LAW 6248 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
·
LAW 6225 - Winning Patent Litigation
(2.0 cr)
·
LAW 6949 - Biotechnology & Patent Law
(2.0 cr)
·
LAW 6402 - Food and Drug Law
(3.0 cr)
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Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Law 5224/Law 6224 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Law 5231/Law 6231 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Law 5250/Law 6250 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Law 5025/Law 6925 |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Law 5232/Law 6232 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Law 5707/Law 6707 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Law 5290/Law 6490 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Law 5026/Law 6926 |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Law 5608/Law 6608 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Law 5613/Law 6613 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |