Intellectual Property Law

Discover how innovative ideas can be protected by the law. Develop your expertise in this important area of law, which impacts people in a range of industries, from commercial business to fashion, medicine and the creative arts.

Study an area of law that cuts across disciplines and sectors. Become familiar with major developments in intellectual property law, and learn how the law responds to new technology developments.

As a Top 10 UK Law School (Birmingham Law School is 9th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on research rated 4*) you'll learn from experts in intellectual property law and its impact on commercial and creative activities. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.

- Study the topics that interest you with our diverse range of modules. Specialise in topics such as company law, international trade law, and cyberlaw.

- Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.

- Get access to the BARBRI SQE1 Prep course, with a 20% discount for Birmingham Law School graduates.

- Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).