Intellectual Property Law and Policy Graduate Program
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
Why study intellectual property law at the University of Washington?
UW RANKS AMONG TOP 20 UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD
In reporting on higher education around the world, The Economist magazine in London ranked the University of Washington among the top 20 universities anywhere. In its report, the magazine noted, "We already possess a successful model of how to organize higher education: America's.
That country has almost a monopoly on the world's best universities, but also provides access to higher education for the bulk of those who deserve it. The success of American higher education is not just a result of money (though that helps); it is the result of organization."
"I am very grateful to have studied Intellectual Property at University of Washington. One of the things I appreciate most about the Program is its multi-perspective approach: from the Intellectual Property Core course to the Intellectual Property Seminar, students are continually exposed to a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives on Intellectual Property. Moreover, the University’s opportunities for interdisciplinary study continue to expand. The faculty and staff affiliated with the Program offer a wide range of expertise, enthusiastically supporting students’ research and exploration relating to topics that extend from the theoretical foundations of Intellectual Property to patent claim techniques and licensing."
- Laura Ford, United States
"Through this program, I gained knowledge of a wide variety of U.S. intellectual property laws and deepened my expertise in U.S. trademark law and copyright law. I really enjoyed learning from outstanding professors as well as leading practitioners about cutting-edge issues. I also enjoyed wonderful opportunities to meet other students pursing the same profession and to build close relationships with them!"
- Yuka Kobayashi, Japan
"My law school experience at the University of Washington IP LL.M program was an enriching and valuable one. It not only deepened my knowledge of U.S. intellectual property law but also sharpened my methods of legal analysis and induction. In addition to providing a strong foundation in U.S. intellectual property law, the enthusiastic professors offered inspiring, diverse and sometimes unconventional perspectives of cutting-edge issues within intellectual property law. Furthermore, the opportunity to conduct externships with organizations such as the Washington State Attorney General's Office and University of Washington TechTransfer gave me the opportunity to interact with and learn from leading intellectual property practitioners in the area, making for an entirely rewarding year!"
- Anna Sofia Sheppard, Sweden
"This program provided me with a great knowledge of American IP Law. The faculty was supportive and helpful throughout the entire year and the Law School represented a great place to establish the right work connections."
- Ivana Guida, Italy
"This program is well organized for those who intend to study domestic and international intellectual property law. The opportunity to learn from actual practitioners lecturing in their particular fields of expertise has been a precious one."
- Satoshi Iida, Japan
"This program was a great place to develop relationships with other students from all over the world; relationships that will continue to be valuable in the future. The diversity of cultures and professional backgrounds significantly added to the learning environment. There is no place like it!"
- Satoshi Fukuda, Japan
"I chose the Intellectual Property Law LL.M. Program at the University of Washington Law School because I wanted to obtain an outstanding legal education and because I was seeking exposure to a thriving high technology community. The Seattle location enabled me to learn from distinguished scholars, as well as leading practitioners from the legal community."
- Adriana Caldas, Brazil
"I was given the freedom and opportunity to experience a new form of Legal-Technology-Entrepreneurial training available only at the University of Washington. I addition to earning an LL.M. degree in Intellectual Property Law, I served as a Fellow at the Graduate School of Business. During my course of study, I teamed with engineering and business students to create and implement the business model for a high-technology company that will market a new method to treat cancer. This work will advance the practice of medicine and improve the quality of human life for generations to come; that is as good as it gets."
- Paul A. Mathew, United States
"This program offers a wide variety of intellectual property law courses. Additionally, the quarter system provides an opportunity to study a greater number of courses than schools that adhere to the traditional semester system. As a result, one can obtain a more extensive intellectual property law education at the University of Washington than at comparable schools."
- Scott White, United States
"This program has been very helpful to my career. After earning my LL.B. and working as trademark attorney in Thailand, I wanted more from my future. The valuable knowledge and experience that I gained from both my professors and my colleagues has provided me with opportunities that I could only previously imagine."
- Nlinrat Kruasaneh, Thailand
