Intellectual Property and the Digital Economy

Within the rapidly globalising environment of intellectual property and digital commerce, this Intellectual Property and the Digital Economy program from University of Glasgow provides you with a unique opportunity to specialise in this increasingly important area of law.

Key facts

• You will develop a critical understanding of a wide range of issues concerning the legal regulation of intellectual property and the digital economy.

• You will benefit from access to and engagement with the Law School’s leading UK Copyright and Creative Economy Research Centre: CREATe.
• CREATe is a pioneering academic initiative led by the School of Law at the University of Glasgow . Since 2012, CREATe has delivered over 60 interdisciplinary research projects, while also being host to renowned international conferences such as EPIP 2015 and ISHTIP 2016. More recently, CREATe’s research played a key role in the European Parliament debate leading to the amendment of Article 17 (then Article 13) of the Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive, with its contribution cited by policymakers in official reports and hearings.
• Career
• The Intellectual Property and the Digital Economy program from University of Glasgow provides high-level training at the intersection of law and technology - an area of crucial importance to legal professionals everywhere. The emphasis on research will help you to develop excellent analytical and writing skills highly sought after by potential employers. Internship opportunities with leading global and local firms support the development of further skills. Career paths include roles in law firms, entertainment and media companies, international organisations, government and non-governmental organisations.

Courses include:

• Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Property Law

• Copyright in the Digital Environment

• International and Comparative Intellectual Property Law

• International Competition Law

• Patents and Innovation

• Trade Marks and Brands