Introduction Protecting unique and creative elements is a right under law globally for innovators, all industries and their trade names, brands, unique methods and processes, patented inventions and so on. Infringement can affect a business or idea at any stage so it is crucial to understand the different methods of protection, country directives and laws, conventions and applications which lead the way in protecting invention of any description. Intellectual Property Law is an essential part of business growth, start up and innovation which enables both protection at the start and an understanding about infringements that can occur throughout growth and visibility in competitive markets. There are many different methods of extending assets within copyright areas which include standard global conventions and local variations, patents, licensing and many other newer forms of extending rights within the mass communications, global online retali and new innovation markets within Industry 4.0 areas. The programme allows you to study essential aspects to then branch out within any area of business such as: creative, manufacturing, innovation, licencing, brand protection, patents and the many other areas of intellectual property protection. Courses will allow you to become a knowledeable practictioner within this specialist area of international trade law whilst being able to link into international trade contracts, negotiations and arbitration. University of Aberdeen also provide further useful professional development in international arbitration and negotiation. Course Modules Compulsory Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship x 2 Commercialising Innovation and Law Optional International Intellectual Property: Frameworks and Challenges Copyright and Patents Cultural Property Issues: Law, Art, and Museums Trade Marks and Brand Development Why Study at Aberdeen? Intellectual Property Law is a critical area of protection in starts up business through to multinationals to allow fair competitive growth. The types of industries you can work in are limitless from new innovations to re-brands and management of known brands You study at a Law School ranked 10th (The Complete University Guide 2018) with a history of teaching law since the Middle Ages and plenty of exposure to global business in the city within innovative industries and knowledge applicable to other industry areas Programme Quick Facts Aberdeen University Full Time or Part Tme January or September 12 Months or 24 Months Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life Find out more about entry requirements on programme page View English Language Requirements on the programme page Find out more from the programme page