LLM Intellectual Property

LLM Intellectual Property is a postgraduate level degree that involves the study of matters of copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. The course provides students with in-depth knowledge of how to protect and secure the exclusive rights of scientists, inventors, artists, and other gifted citizens to their intellectual property and creations, particularly when beneficial to the people. If you’re planning to study master’s in Law abroad then this can be a great choice for you as it provides exposure to different disciplines and great career opportunities. This blog includes everything you need to know about this program.

Major	Law
Degree Level	Postgraduate
Specialization	Intellectual Property
Duration	1-2 Years
Program Name	LLM Intellectual Property

Why study LLM Intellectual Property?

LLM Intellectual Property Law is a specifically designed law program to equip students with advanced knowledge and understanding of IP law and policy within an international setting.

It exposes students to a wide range of viewpoints on intellectual property law, practice, and policy. In the program, you’ll get to study all major intellectual property rights, including copyright, trademarks, designs, patents, and common law protection of intellectual property rights.

The course provides students with professional experience for career advancement. You can work at both the national and international levels with this degree. 

Universities offering LLM Intellectual Property

University	Program Name
Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom	Intellectual Property Law LLM
Brunel University London, United Kingdom	Intellectual Property Law LLM
University of Birmingham, United Kingdom	LLM Intellectual Property Law
University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom	LLM Intellectual Property Law
University of Sussex, United Kingdom	LLM in Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law
Bournemouth University, United Kingdom	LLM Intellectual Property
University of Manchester, United Kingdom	LLM Intellectual Property Law
Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom	LLM Intellectual Property Law

Admission Requirements

The prerequisites to pursue LLM Intellectual Property in any of the above-mentioned universities will vary. However, a general criterion is mentioned below for your reference:

• You must possess a First Class degree in Law from a recognized university in India such as the University of Delhi, the University of Mumbai, and more.

English Language Requirements

The English Language Requirements vary for different universities in the United Kingdom. Each university has its own score requirements for English Language Tests. The minimum overall score requirements to study Law at the postgraduate level are as mentioned:

IELTS	6.5 and above
TOEFL iBT	90-100
PTE	68

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Admission Process

You can start with your admission process through the simple process at Leverage Edu.

Select your Course

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Start with the application process

The experts will then commence your application process at the respective university through our common dashboard platform where you can also witness the status of your application process.

Gather the required documents

Gather and compile all your documents. The document checklist is as mentioned below:

1. Official academic transcripts 
2. Passport Copy
3. Visa Copy
4. Updated CV
5. English Language Proficiency Test Scores
6. Letter of Recommendations  
7. Statement of Purpose
8. TB Test Certificate
9. Financial Evidence

Submit the application

After the submission of your application and all the necessary documents, the experts will then start with the application process for accommodation, student visas, and more.

Wait for the Offer Letter

The time has come to wait for your offer letter which can take around 4-6 weeks or more.

Cost of Studying LLM Intellectual Property

The cost of studying will depend upon your choice of University. But the average cost of pursuing LLM in the United Kingdom can range from GBP 19,000 (INR 18,96,613) to GBP 44,000 (INR 43,92,274).

Cost of Living in the UK

The cost of living will vary for different cities. However, the average cost of living in the United Kingdom can cost around GBP 12,000 (INR 11,97,893) annually for international students. 

Cost of Living	Average Amount per month	In INR
United Kingdom	GBP 1,265	INR 1,26,358

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Career Prospects after LLM Intellectual Property

The main job roles after this course include Intellectual Property Lawyer and Private Attorney. You can choose to become a Lawyer in a specific industry such as:

1. Art and Entertainment Lawyer
2. Business Attorney
3. Copyright Attorney
4. Criminal Lawyer
5. Government Attorney
6. In-House Attorney
7. IP Litigator
8. Patent Attorney
9. Trademark Attorney
10. University Technology

Average Salary

The table below depicts the average salary of an Intellectual Property Lawyer in different countries:

Country	Average Salary per annum
USA	USD 128,666 (INR 98,57,037)
UK	£55,000 (INR 54,88,040)
Canada	CAD 120,000 (INR 71,96,755)

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