The Master of Laws (Intellectual Property) is ideal for law graduates who would like to gain accreditation as a Trade Mark or Patent Attorney. Some units may qualify students for accreditation by the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys and the Institute of Patent Attorneys. It is also relevant for those who wish to advance their professional expertise in the evolving area of intellectual property law. You will obtain a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of intellectual property law and address advanced issues, including local and international development of laws relating to the protection of intellectual property rights. This course may be completed by undertaking eight coursework units (at least five in the area of intellectual property law) or a combination of coursework and a minor research thesis.
Professional accreditation: Some IP units qualify students for accreditation by the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys and the Institute of Patent Attorneys. Students seeking accreditation should check with the relevant body and Monash Law School for information on specific requirements and units.
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | University handbook entry for this course | University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | 1 year |
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Fees for 2009
Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Domestic fee per 48 credit points |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $28,220 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 045495M |
| Monash course code | 2298 | 2298 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Law | Faculty of Law |
| Contact | Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications, telephone +61 3 9641 6222, email graduate@law.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate. | Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications, telephone +61 3 9641 6222, email graduate@law.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate. |
A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification, with a minimum credit average .
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification, with a minimum credit average .
Overall IELTS of 7.0; with Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Writing 6.5 and Speaking 6.5
Paper-based TOEFL 600 (TWE of 4.5); or a Computer-based TOEFL 250 (ER of 5.0) or Internet-based TOEFL Overall: 100 (with Writing 24+, and no other section lower than 20).
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
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