LL.M. Patent Law
In the United States, a Master of Laws (LL.M.) is a postdoctoral law degree, usually focused on a specialized legal field. Originally, it was a way for foreign attorneys to transition to a new country after a year of studying that country's legal system. It has become more of a specialty degree, particularly in the United States.
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Patent Law LL.M.
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An LL.M. degree in patent law and intellectual property has become a more common and in-demand asset for attorneys seeking to specialize in intellectual property. Curricula cover a variety of topics, with a specific focus on patents and patent infringement. Courses may include discussion of intellectual property rights in the global market. Programs are sometimes labeled more generally as Intellectual Property, which includes copyrights and trademarks.
Schools
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Several schools offer LL.M. degrees in patent law. The top schools for this degree are Stanford University, Georgetown University, Boston University and the University of California at Berkeley.
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Cost
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The cost to obtain an LL.M. degree in patent law or intellectual property varies greatly by school and whether it is private or public. The total cost, including living expenses and books but excluding lost income during the study period, can be as little as $4,000 or as much as $50,000.
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