At the launch of the QUT WIPO Master of Intellectual Property Law, Dr Gurry has presented a seminar "The Changing Landscape of Intellectual Property":

"With the advent of the knowledge economy, intellectual property is occupying an increasingly central place in the economy. At the same time, the traditional landscape of intellectual property is undergoing rapid and fundamental change. The location of technology production is shifting to North East Asia. The speed of technological change is quickening and challenging the capacity of the multilateral system to provide timely responses. New players have entered the policy debate with the networked society and intellectual property can no longer be considered to be the preserve of specialists. Technology is provoking fundamental change in the distribution of cultural content. The digital divide and the knowledge gap are fuelling calls for greater sharing of knowledge. How is the international system for intellectual property coping with these manifold and sometimes contradictory challenges?"

QUT/WIPO: Master of Intellectual Property Law

The Master of Intellectual Property Law, commencing in February 2010, is offered jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization Worldwide Academy (WIPO) and QUT’s Faculty of Law in Brisbane, Australia.

This innovative course was developed in close consultation with WIPO and is unique to the Asia-Pacific region. The course is designed to meet the needs of current and aspiring intellectual property (IP) professionals from law and non-law backgrounds. It provides knowledge of IP law, policy and practice in an international context with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.

Why choose?

The Master of Intellectual Property Law:

• is double-badged with WIPO and is unique to the Asia-Pacific region
• focuses on the principles of IP law and developments in IP in a comparative and international context with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region
• imparts real world knowledge of IP law and practice
• builds knowledge of international conventions and treaties including the role of WIPO in addressing IP in relation to global challenges such as climate change, public health and food security
• is taught by industry experts from WIPO, IP Australia and the legal profession as well as leading Australian and international academics
• is suitable for busy professionals as units (subjects) are usually delivered as a week of intensive classes and are supported by online learning throughout the semester
• is offered at QUT’s city campus in a prime location in Brisbane’s city centre, beside the Brisbane river, City Botanic Gardens and Parliament House
• is available not only to students who have a Bachelor's degree in law but also to holders of four-year Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

Course structure and details

The course consists of 8 core units (subjects):

Entry requirements

Students require a four year Bachelor degree in any discipline from QUT or an equivalent Australian or overseas institution.

Applicants with a three year Bachelor degree plus professional experience in the field of intellectual property or a related area may be considered for entry.

Applicants without a Bachelor degree, but with significant professional experience in the field of intellectual property may be considered for entry.

How do I apply?

To apply for the Master of Intellectual Property Law, domestic students are required to complete the PG form (PDF) and international students complete the F form (PDF). More information is available on applying to QUT.

Scholarships for International Students

International students may apply for relevant Australian scholarships which include:

• Australian Development Scholarship (ADS)
• Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships (ALA)
• Endeavour Awards
• WIPO Scholarships. Each year WIPO offers scholarships to 2 persons originating from developing countries and highly motivated to participate in this course.

English Language Requirements

Applicants from a non-English speaking background may be required to meet QUT’s English language requirements.

More information

Detailed information is available on the Course information on Studyfinder.

Academic Enquiries to Professor Kamal Puri at +61 (0)434 079 356 or kamal.puri@qut.edu.au

Admission Enquiries to Faculty of Law, School of Law - Postgraduate Programs at +61 7 3138 2981 or lawpg_enquiries@qut.edu.au

WIPO offers a similar program at the University of Turin, Italy.

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