Master of Legal Studies
Learn about the Online MLS with a concentration in intellectual property.
The MLS with a concentration in Intellectual Property is designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge required to understand and work with legal issues under the broad umbrella of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
The concentration also provides a solid background in patent law and patent practice for those interested in becoming a patent agent. Intellectual property is part of any business, whether designing and manufacturing new products protected by patents or trade secrets, using logos and names protected by trademarks, or producing writings, performances or advertising protected by copyrights. Whether you work in a large or small business, intellectual property issues will arise, and this program will help you recognize those issues and understand how to address them.
Students may also be eligible to participate in one of the dynamic student-led organizations active in this area, such as the Arizona Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society (AIPCS), and the Journal of Emerging Technology.
* Indicates courses offered in person and/or online
Required MLS Core Courses (15 UNITS)
- LAW 501* - Procedure (3 units)
- LAW 502A* - American Common Law System I (3 units)
- LAW 502B* - American Common Law System II (3 units)
- LAW 504* - American Public Law System (3 units)
- LAW 507* - Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research (3 units)
Courses Required for this Concentration (3 UNITS)
- LAW 555* Intellectual Property (3 units)
Elective Courses (12 UNITS)
Although not all courses are offered every semester, a list of possible electives can be found on the course schedules pages.
- LAW 542* - Entertainment Law (3 units)
- LAW 553A* - International Trade Law and Policy (3 units)
- LAW 576A - Drug Discovery, Development, and Innovation to Reach the Marketplace (3 units)
- LAW 580* - Introduction to Information Privacy (3 units)
- LAW 580A - Liability and Regulation of Healthcare Professionals (3 units)
- LAW 580B - Data Privacy & Cybersecurity in Healthcare (3 units)
- LAW 580C - Health Information Technology (3 units)
- LAW 580D - Telehealth Law & Policy (3 units)
- LAW 584C - Technology and Aging: Legal & Ethical Developments (3 units)
- LAW 655F* - International Intellectual Property (3 units)
Some substitutions may be permitted with the approval of the program director. Availability of non-LAW electives is at the discretion of the offering college or department and may incur additional costs.