About the course

The first of its kind in Ohio, and one of only a handful in the nation, a Master of Arts in Patent Practice from Case Western Reserve University will prepare you for your career as a patent agent. Professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare, file and prosecute patent applications are in high demand at many law firms and corporate legal departments?our program aims to fill this demand.The Master's in Patent Practice program is designed to prepare students for careers as patent agents. Students must be eligible to sit for the patent bar exam, which requires an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a physical or biological degree. This degree is a viable alternative for students who want to pursue a career in patent practice without having to take the full three-year JD. Merit scholarships are available. 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: 9 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Cleveland
Fall (August), 2024	Cleveland
Spring (January), 2025	Cleveland
Fall (August), 2025	Cleveland
Spring (January), 2026	Cleveland

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Case Western Reserve University

An undergraduate or advanced degree in engineering, physical, biological or computer science.

　　ITOEFL 90 minimum if internet-based or 577 if paper-based (minimum of 80 TOEFL if applying to a Course Focused Engineering Master?s program)

　　IELTS - 7.0 minimum (minimum of 6.5 IELTS if applying to a Course Focused Engineering program).

　　PTE Academic - 61 minimum

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　164th / 1250

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