Intellectual Property Law (IPL)

Gain in‑demand expertise at the intersection of law, business, and innovation. This Diploma Programme combines legal and commercial insight with practical, market‑relevant skills. Delivered in close collaboration with industry, IP organizations, and internationally renowned visiting professors, it prepares you to protect, manage, and commercialize intellectual assets—and to advance your career in a global IP landscape.

Study plan for the Academic Year 2026-2027

Here you find the study plan for the Diploma Programme in Intellectual Property Law. Please note that changes may be made to the study plan annually. Click the links to read the course descriptions. Under the Completion methods tab in the course information, you will find more detailed information about the teaching schedule and the study methods for the course.

Mandatory (21 cr)

37047 Introduction to IP - IPR is the New Black, BSc 2 cr
37014 Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Law, MSc 10 cr
1147 Introduction to EU Law, BSc 2 cr
1148 Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning, Bsc 2 cr
37049 Information Governance and Trade Sector Law, Msc 5 cr
 

Electives (at least 9 cr)

Among the electives at least one of the following needs to be included:

37034 Practical IP Law in Europe, Msc 5 cr
37028 International and Comparative IP Law, MSc 5 cr

Among the electives the following can be included:

37010 Digital Economy, AI and Society, BSc 6 cr
37027 Commercial Contract Law, BSc 6 cr
37057 Brands, Trademark Law and Sustainability, BSc 6 cr

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