COURSE CURRICULUM

The Intellectual Property Law LLM at Brunel University London provides a combination of compulsory and optional modules designed to develop specialised knowledge and practical skills in intellectual property law. Core modules include the Dissertation, which involves a 15,000-word independent research project to enhance legal research, analysis, and writing skills, and Patents and Trade Marks and Copyright and Allied Rights, which provide essential understanding of UK, EU, and international law in these key IP areas. A wide range of optional modules allows students to tailor their studies to specific interests, covering topics such as Internet Law, including both substantive legal issues and dispute resolution, Privacy and Data Protection, and Contemporary Themes in Intellectual Property Law and Policy, which examines globalisation and international enforcement. Other options include International Commercial Law, European and International Media Law, Intellectual Property and New Technologies, and International Intellectual Property Law, which focus on cross-border legal frameworks, technological impacts, and policy considerations. Modules on the World Trade Organisation, Human Rights, and International Environmental Law provide broader legal and ethical perspectives. Philosophical Foundations of Intellectual Property offers a theoretical understanding of IP rights. Collectively, these modules equip students with the expertise to navigate complex, evolving IP frameworks, critically analyse legal issues, and apply their knowledge in international, commercial, and technological contexts, preparing them for careers in law, policy, and consultancy.