Intellectual Property

A good IP attorney must first and foremost be a good attorney. The requirements for the Program of Concentrated Study in Intellectual Property Law are designed to insure that participants have the opportunity to take full advantage of the strong foundational education in law available at the University of Nebraska College of Law. Students with a particular interest in law and technology can also take advantage of the course offerings available through the College of Law’s renowned program in Space, Cyber, and National Security Law.

Program Contact

Molly Brummond, Assistant Dean for Student Development
molly.brummond@unl.edu
402-472-8375

Students who may be interested in participating in the Program of Concentrated Study in Intellectual Property Law are encouraged to meet with Assistant Dean for Student Development Molly Brummond during the spring semester of their first year at the College of Law. Students will normally declare their intention to participate in the Program prior to the start of their second year at the College of Law. Students are admitted to the Program upon submission of a Program Application Form approved by the Coordinator. Students may not join the Program after the drop/add date at the beginning of their third year at the College of Law.

Required Courses

Must complete at least two of the following:

  • Law 711 or 625 Copyright Law
  • Law 697 Patent Law
  • Law 645 Unfair Competition Law

Must complete two or three of the following for a total of five courses:

  • Law 628 Antitrust Law
  • Law 681 Cyberlaw
  • Law 658 Entrepreneurship Clinic
  • Law 662 Intellectual Property Law Survey
  • Law 578 Patent Practice and Innovation Management
  • Law 787 or 787R Platforms: Speech and Media
  • Law 694 Sports Law