Overview

The Patent Law programme at the University of Minnesota is aimed at students who possess a technical degree in addition to a J.D., though a technical degree is not required.

Key Features

Inventors and companies use patents to bring new ideas to market and generate revenue. The Law School’s rich program combines traditional study of the complexity of patent law with project-based learning about business strategies and extensive practical hands-on training. The program prepares you for a multitude of careers in patent-intensive industries, from medical technology to computer software.

When you finish, you will understand the science behind patents, the law that secures them, and the techniques to manage innovation and maximize the value of resulting patents. You also will create a portfolio of practice-based work, including drafting a patent application, drafting a licensing agreement, presenting a patent strategy and presenting opportunities for innovation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Patents

Patent Prosecution Practice

Patent Portfolio Management

Patent Law Proseminar

Patent Prosecution

Intellectual Property Transactions

Patent Law Capstone: Innovation

Intellectual Property and Technology Proseminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Patent & Intellectual Property Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 31 other Masters in Patent & Intellectual Property Law in United States

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General requirements

Provide a personal statement (1-3 pages, double spaced) articulating the reason(s) you are interested in the field of patent law and why you are an ideal candidate for this program.

Include a resume (1-2 pages) outlining relevant course work and professional experience.

Submit at least one letter of recommendation.

Transcripts from each college or university you have attended are required.

Students interested in the LL.M. in Patent Law program will likely want to sit for the patent bar exam after the program's conclusion. In order to take the patent bar exam, students must meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).

A non-refundable application fee is required for your application to be complete. The fee is $75 for domestic applications and $95 for international applications.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

61844 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61844 USD / year

≈ 61844 USD / year
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In-State

51440 USD / year

≈ 51440 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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