Area of Concentration


Intellectual Property, Information and Technology Law

Director: Professor M.A. Wilkinson

This Area of Concentration is designed for students interested in information and technology issues and allows students to develop knowledge and skills in the area. Students who complete the Area of Concentration: Intellectual Property, Information and Technology Law within the JD program will have the notation "Area of Concentration: Intellectual Property, Information and Technology Law" included on their transcripts.

In order to receive the designation, a student must inform the Director of the area of concentration by the end of the add-drop period of the spring semester in third year of his/her intention to complete the program.

Students in the Area of Concentration: Intellectual Property, Information and Technology Law are required to complete a major research paper.

Students in the Area of Concentration are required to complete the following courses:

  • Administrative Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Protection of Intellectual Property
  • as well as three additional courses from an approved selection of intellectual property related courses
Courses Offered to Satisfy the IPIT Area Requirements in 2011-2012

Teaching Faculty

 

Margaret Ann Wilkinson

Mark Perry

Chi Carmody

Michael Coyle

Western Law: A national law school with an international outlook.