- Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2024 Semester One – 26 February
- 2024 Semester Two – 15 July
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 120
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Taught options available
Programme overview
The MIP is for law and non-law graduates who wish to gain advanced knowledge of New Zealand and Australian intellectual property law. It comprises a range of specialist courses taught by leading intellectual property law researchers and experienced and expert intellectual property practitioners. The programme will particularly appeal to those seeking registration as a patent attorney with the Trans-Tasman Intellectual Property Attorney Board.
A 60-point Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property is available for students seeking shorter qualifications or exit options.
Part-time study is available and recommended for working professionals. Part-time options include 2 years (two courses per semester) or 4 years (one course per semester).
For further information please contact postgradlaw@auckland.ac.nz
Programme structure
The programme comprises 120 points:
• LAW 700
• At least 90 points from LAWCOMM 772, 782, 785, 791, 793, 795, 796, 797
• Up to 30 points from INFOGOV 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709 (or other appropriate 700-level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Programme Director)
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
2024 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
Admission to the 120 point programme is open to:
- Students with a relevant bachelors degree such as in Engineering, Science or Technology with honours from the University of Auckland (or equivalent), with a minimum GPA of 5.0 across 60 points above Stage III
- Students who have completed a relevant bachelors degree with honours from the University of Auckland (or equivalent) and passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate of Intellectual Property with a GPA of 4.0
- Students with an LLB or LLB(Hons) degree and a relevant bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 in their last year of study
- Students with a relevant bachelors degree, but without honours (Such students may be admitted if they have a GPA of 5.0 and can demonstrate to the Programme Director at least two years of relevant practical professional experience in the field of intellectual property.)
Other pathways to study
The Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property is a pathway to the MIP if a student does not meet the entry GPA for the MIP.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required7.0
No bands less than 6.5
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
Admission to the 120 point programme is open to:
- Students with a relevant bachelors degree such as in Engineering, Science or Technology with honours from the University of Auckland (or equivalent), with a minimum GPA of 5.0 across 60 points above Stage III
- Students who have completed a relevant bachelors degree with honours from the University of Auckland (or equivalent) and passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate of Intellectual Property with a GPA of 4.0
- Students with an LLB or LLB(Hons) degree and a relevant bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 in their last year of study
- Students with a relevant bachelors degree, but without honours (Such students may be admitted if they have a GPA of 5.0 and can demonstrate to the Programme Director at least two years of relevant practical professional experience in the field of intellectual property.)
Other pathways to study
The Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property is a pathway to the MIP if a student does not meet the entry GPA for the MIP.
How much does a Master of Intellectual Property cost per year?
2023 fees
Fees for 2024 will be set in October 2023. In the meantime, for an indication, please visit our website to view all course fees for 2023.
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Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Semester One 2024
- 8 December 2023
- Semester Two 2024
- 4 July 2024
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 27 February |
|---|---|
| Ends – 26 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 17 July |
| Ends – 13 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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| Ends – 24 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
| Ends – 11 November |
Other important dates
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LAW 700
Legal Research Methodology and Advanced Writing
Compulsory core course
0 pts
LAWCOMM 772
Intellectual Property and Practice – Level 9
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 782
Trade Marks Practice - Level 8
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 785
Patent Practice - Level 8
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 791
Patent Drafting - Level 8
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 793
Patent Law– Level 9
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 795
Copyright and Design - Level 9
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 796
Trade Marks and Related Rights - Level 9
Optional
15 points
LAWCOMM 797
Interpretation and Validity of Patent Specifications - Level 8 Optional
15 points
INFOGOV 702
Information Ethics
Optional
15 points
INFOGOV 703
Technologies and Compliance
Optional
15 points
INFOGOV 704
Artificial Intelligence Regulation
Optional
15 points
INFOGOV 705
Information Privacy: Theory and Application
Optional
30 points
INFOGOV 706
Cybersecurity Techniques and Regulation
Optional
15 points
INFOGOV 707
Dispute Resolution Techniques
Optional
15 points
INFOGOV 708
Intellectual Property and Information
Optional
15 points
INFOGOV 709
Access to Information
Optional
15 points
Where could this programme take you?
The programme comprises courses designed to meet the knowledge requirements for registration as a patent or trade mark attorney. The programme will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to help individuals and businesses successfully leverage and exploit their intellectual property and resolve intellectual property disputes.
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