Certificate in Intellectual Property Law
Division of Online Learning
lawonline@shu.edu | 973-642-8747 or 973-761-9000 ext. 8747
The Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law is designed for professionals in any industry who need a background in protecting their brands, inventions, and original works, including those starting a new business. Our intellectual property courses provide an intensive exposure to the patent rights, trademark, and copyright protection laws, as well as related areas, such as trade secrets. No specialized scientific knowledge is required for our intellectual property law courses.
Each course takes eight weeks to complete, and you may take them in any order you choose. Courses offered are:
Number | Name | Credit | Offering |
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HLTH9529 |
Biotechnology and the LawThis course examines a variety of legal, policy, scientific, social, and ethical issues in the realm of biotechnology. Topics covered include:
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3 |
online |
INDL8301 |
Copyright LawThis course introduces students to the basic concepts and doctrines of copyright law. Topics covered include:
|
3 |
online |
INDL7550 |
Cybersecurity and Privacy: Law, Policy, ComplianceThis course examines the legal, policy, and compliance challenges raised by efforts to protect the Internet and other forms of networked computer systems from attack by hackers, organized criminal groups, terrorists, and others. Topics include:
|
3 |
online |
CORP7180 |
EU Data Protection and Privacy LawThis course introduces students to the legal regime governing information privacy, data protection, and data security in the European Union. Topics covered include the privacy jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights, the EU Data Protection Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation, data protection authorities, international data transfers, and cybersecurity in Europe. |
3 |
online |
HLTH7504 |
HIPAA Privacy and SecurityThis course explores the federal regulatory scheme designed to protect the privacy and security of health information. Topics covered include:
|
3 |
online |
INDL7500 |
Patent and Trade Secret LawThis course provides an overview of the basic doctrines of patent law, as well as related rights such as trade secret law and drug law exclusivity under the Hatch-Waxman Act. Topics covered include:
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3 |
online |
INDL8302 |
Trademark and Unfair CompetitionThis course explores common law and statutory protection of ideas, trade secrets, and trademarks. Topics covered include:
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3 |
online |
An Intellectual Property certificate will be awarded upon completion of three courses. You must choose two of the following: Patent & Trade Secrets Law, Copyright Law, or Trademark & Unfair Competition Law. The third course may be any other Intellectual Property course listed above.
Materials for intellectual property courses online are drawn from statutory and regulatory texts, judicial decisions, and expert commentary. Through a series of multimedia presentations, guided discussions, and individually supervised writing projects, students learn to interpret legal documents and assess their business implications.
All of our Graduate Certificate courses within the intellectual property law program offer intensive, individualized feedback, as well as an opportunity to develop the practical skills necessary to research and communicate effectively about the law.
All nine credits earned in the online graduate certificate program can be applied towards the Master of Science in Jurisprudence degree.
We offer our graduate IP certificate programs during our spring, summer and fall semesters. New course sessions begin five times per year.
To apply for Seton Hall Law’s certificate program in Intellectual Property Law, please submit the following:
- Online application
- Official baccalaureate degree transcript from an accredited college or university
- Current resume
*No entrance exam is required for admission.