Intellectual Property Law
Melbourne Law School’s specialisation in intellectual property (IP) is one of the largest and most respected specialist IP law programs in the world.
Its extensive range of challenging, cutting-edge subjects covers the spectrum of IP protection regimes, and are practically focused and theoretically rigorous. Many of the specialisation’s subjects are accredited by the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB). This program is recommended for those seeking accreditation as a patent and/or trade marks attorney in Australia and New Zealand.
Establish your credentials as an IP professional with our comprehensive suite of practically focused subjects.
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Benjamin Hopper, Director of Studies
Intellectual Property Law study options
- Master of Intellectual Property Law
- Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law
- Single subject study
Subjects in the Melbourne Law Masters program are available as single subject enrolments, either with or without assessment.
Overview of Intellectual Property
Overview of Intellectual Property is a two-day seminar that provides a general survey of the various regimes comprising intellectual property (IP). It is accredited by the TTIPAB as satisfying part of its accreditation requirements for Topic Group A.
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Professional Accreditation
By satisfactorily completing appropriate subjects, a suitably qualified person may be accredited with satisfying all of the topic groups necessary for registration as a trade marks attorney and for registration as a patent attorney under the trans-Tasman regime.
Applicants seeking registration as a patent attorney and/or trade marks attorney should seek advice from the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB) and the Law School on subject selection at the time of enrolment. For more information, please see the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board.
TTIPAB Accreditation
- TTIPAB Accreditations for Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, H and I are valid through to 7 April 2025.
- TTIPAB Accreditation for Group G is valid through to 16 November 2028.
| TTIPAB Topic Group | Satisfied by |
|---|---|
| A: Legal process and overview of intellectual property | and either |
| B: Professional conduct | Trade Mark Practice |
| C: Trade mark law | Trade Marks and Unfair Competition |
| D: Trade mark practice | Trade Mark Practice |
| E: Patent law | Patent Law |
| F: Patent system | Patent Practice |
| G: Drafting patent specifications | Fundamentals of Patent Drafting |
| H: Interpretation and validity of patent specifications | Interpretation and Validity of Patent Specifications |
| I: Designs law | Designs Law and Practice |
Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia
IPRIA was established to increase the understanding, creation, use and exploitation of intellectual property by Australian organisations and individuals. Today, it is a leading network of scholars that works closely with industry and government on issues critical to all varieties of IP rights, creativity and innovation.