Our graduate certificate program is an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the processes involved in the creative economy. With this in hand, students can make an impact on this increasingly important field that is central to society, global cultures and the economy.
The program provides graduate-level instruction to students interested in learning about laws surrounding:
- U.S. and foreign copyrights
- Trademarks
- Patents Trade secrets
- Rights of publicity (name, image and likeness)
- Emerging fields like software and artificial intelligence law
Certificate Requirements
This certificate is only open to degree-seeking students. Applicants who are enrolled in the JD program must be in good academic standing.
Duration
At least 14 credits, including the Intellectual Property survey course and two courses from the Entrepreneurship Courses list.
GPA
Students must earn a GPA of 2.7 over their law school career and a GPA of 3.0 in the courses listed on the Intellectual Property course list.
Research Seminar
Students must complete a seminar which requires a 25-page paper based on original research on a topic related to Intellectual Property or an independent study that includes a research paper on a topic related to Intellectual Property. The seminar may be used to fulfill the upper-level College of Law’s writing requirement.
Course List
Required Courses
LAW6570 – Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Courses
At least 14 credits must be earned from this list, which includes courses such as:
LAW6233 – Computer and Internet Law
LAW6550 – Antitrust
LAW6574 – International Intellectual Property Law
LAW6845 – Fashion and Design Law
LAW7844 – Sports and Entertainment LawPlease note this list does not include all available Intellectual Property Courses. For a full list, please consult the certificate’s Program Requirements on FIU Catalog.
Entrepreneurship Courses
Students must complete at least two of the courses from this list, which includes courses such as:
LAW6052 – Bankruptcy Law
LAW6460 – Land Use Planning and Control
LAW6720 – Health Law
LAW6821 – Law, Science, and Technology
LAW7085 – Banking LawPlease note this list does not include all available Entrepreneurship Courses. For a full list, please consult the certificate’s Program Requirements on FIU Catalog.
How to Enroll
To apply for the certificate program, go to MyFIU and fill out the application form. The form can be found in:
MyFIU Student Tools eForms College of Law Registrar
Visiting Students
If you are a visiting student, fill out the Visiting Student Application from the Registrar’s Office and indicate your interest in the certificate program during submission.