Ph.D. in Intellectual Property Law is an advanced research degree that focuses on the protection of intellectual assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. The curriculum, which typically takes 3-5 years to complete, begins with instruction on IP theories, international IP treaties, and developing concerns in digital and biotechnology intellectual property, followed by intensive original research. Students investigate the legal, economic, and ethical implications of intellectual property, frequently including subjects such as IP enforcement, innovation policy, and digital piracy. Graduates usually work in academia, law firms, government, and corporate consulting, where they contribute to policy creation and advise on intellectual property strategy for global and digital markets.
