The Masters in Patent Practice is designed to prepare students for careers as patent agents. Students must be eligible to sit for the patent bar exam, which requires an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a physical or biological degree.
Patent Practice, M.A.
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Overview
This program is the first of its kind in Ohio, and one of only a handful in the nation. The demand for patent agents is growing. According to USPTO, there are about 11,000 registered patent agents. Because of the greater scientific expertise and the ability to prepare, file and prosecute patent applications, patent agents are in demand at many law firms and corporate legal departments.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Intellectual Property Survey
- Patent Law
- Patent Agent Lab
- Patent Bar Review
- Commercialization and Intellectual Property Management
- Patent Preparation and Prosecution
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 9 months
- Average part-time duration 18 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Credits 30 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
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General Requirements
- An undergraduate or advanced degree in engineering, physical, biological or computer science
- Statement of Objectives
- Academic Transcripts
- Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified translations in English
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Application Fee: A non refundable application fee of $50 is required for each application submitted
- Test Scores
- Applicants must have a good academic record
- Applicants will be expected to meet all of the undergraduate prerequisites for the proposed field of graduate study
Tuition Fee
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2104 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2104 USD per credit and a duration of 9 months.
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- Master of Patent Practice - Up to 18 credit hours per semester - $17,500 per semester
Funding
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