About the course

Thirty percent of the patent law partners at the largest firms in Massachusetts are Suffolk Law graduates. In Suffolk Law?s IP concentration, you get hands-on, skill-focused learning that combines innovative practical clinics with traditional classroom lessons. Our concentration is one of the largest and most developed of its kind in the country with a wealth of courses to address the richness of this diverse field of practice. IP law includes patent, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, and right of publicity. All of these areas are related in that they deal with protecting products of the mind but in other ways they are very different. Patent law involves obtaining a patent on an invention issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office?this is called patent prosecution and only registered patent attorneys can engage in prosecution. To be a registered patent attorney, you must have a science background in addition to a law degree. Another area of patent law is patent infringement litigation which can be engaged in by any attorney. This type of litigation is incredibly expensive ? often costing millions of dollars in attorney and expert fees. Additionally, developing a strategic portfolio of patents is another important activity attorneys can do in conjunction with business people. Trademark law involves the use of trademarks to sell products/services. Trademark applications are filed in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Trademark infringement litigation is a major area because companies with strong trademarks must be vigilant about protecting their trademarks to avoid losing them because they become generic words. This area of law deals with the use of celebrity names and likenesses to sell/market products. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$126,648

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2024	boston
Fall (August), 2024	boston
Summer (May), 2025	boston
Fall (August), 2025	boston
Summer (May), 2026	boston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Suffolk University - INTO USA

Suffolk University Law School will accept scores from either the TOEFL or the IELTS for evaluation of English fluency. Applicants taking the TOEFL must submit a score of: 600 paper format, 250 CBT format, or, 100 on the new IBT format Applicants taking the IELTS exam must score 6.5 or higher. You'll need to submit all college and graduate school transcripts and at least one letter of recommendation through LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS). You must register for this service separately. Applicants are required to submit an updated resume with their application. Upload your resume as part of the LSAC.org application to Suffolk Law School. Any gaps in employment or education should be noted and explained in a separate addendum submitted with the personal statement. Upload your personal statement (essay) Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Suffolk University - INTO USA. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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