Master of Intellectual Property Law
Specialist degree for patent/trademark attorneys and IP law professionals in Australia and New Zealand.
Best for:Best for legal professionals, patent/trademark attorneys, and non-law graduates with relevant experience seeking to advance their expertise in intellectual property law.
Overview
The Master of Intellectual Property Law (MIPLaw) at the University of Melbourne is one of the world’s largest and most respected programs in IP law. This coursework-based master’s offers a rigorous, practice-focused curriculum covering patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret regimes. Many subjects are accredited by the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB), making it ideal for those seeking accreditation as patent or trademark attorneys in Australia and New Zealand. The flexible structure accommodates both law and non-law graduates, including working professionals seeking to specialize in IP law without interrupting their careers.
What you'll do
- Complete a rigorous curriculum covering patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.
- Engage in practice-focused subjects accredited by the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB).
- Develop expertise in IP protection regimes and their application in Australia and New Zealand.
- Participate in flexible coursework designed for both law and non-law graduates.
- Immerse in specialized IP law topics tailored for working professionals.
Requirements
Degree required: One of the following: • A law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) with a minimum University of Melbourne equivalent score of 70, OR • A law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) with two years of documented relevant professional experience, OR • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with two years of documented relevant professional experience, OR • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline plus successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience.
Language: English proficiency (assumed for applicants with prior law degrees or relevant experience; specific tests not mentioned)
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in legal research and analysis
- Ability to apply IP law principles in professional settings
- Strong writing and communication skills for legal documentation
- No nationality restrictions
- Flexible eligibility for law and non-law graduates with relevant experience
- No age restrictions
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Applicants must submit an online application through the University of Melbourne’s graduate admissions portal. Required documents typically include academic transcripts, a personal statement, and proof of relevant professional experience if applicable. Specific deadlines and intake periods should be verified on the university’s official admissions page.
- Academic transcripts
- Personal statement
- Proof of relevant professional experience (if applicable)
- CV/Resume
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