LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
The Legal Protection of Inventions (LL4BM)
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
12 mo
Duration
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Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
This half-unit course explores the legal framework surrounding the protection of inventions, primarily focusing on patent law. It examines the principles and justifications behind granting monopoly rights for inventions across diverse technological fields, from smartphones to medicines. The course adopts a critical approach, considering the societal implications of patent law, such as access to medicines and ethical concerns. It will analyze patent prosecution, patentability criteria, and exceptions, drawing on UK, EU, and US legal perspectives. No prior scientific background is required, as students will be supported in understanding any technical aspects.
Curriculum
The course covers a range of topics related to patent law, examining key concepts and their application in different innovation contexts.
- Autumn Term
- The Legal Protection of InventionsLL4BM
Entry requirements
Undergraduate DegreeStudents must meet the general entrance requirements for their specific Master's program (e.g., LLM, MSc Law and Finance).
This course is available to students on the LLM (extended part-time), LLM (full-time), MSc in Law and Finance, and University of Pennsylvania Law School LLM Visiting Students. It may also be available as an outside option to students on other programmes with permission. Priority is given to LLM, MSc Regulation and MSc Law and Finance students. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fees
Tuition (international)Not specified. Please refer to LSE's tuition fee pages for the relevant programme.
Tuition (home)Not specified. Please refer to LSE's tuition fee pages for the relevant programme.
LivingNot specified. Please refer to LSE's living cost estimates.
Tuition fees and living costs are programme-specific. Refer to the official LSE website for detailed information.
How to apply
1. Check EligibilityEnsure you are enrolled in an eligible programme (LLM, MSc Law and Finance, etc.) or have permission to take this as an outside option.
2. Monitor Application OpeningApplication requests for students not on priority programmes are processed from 10am on Thursday 2 October 2025, subject to remaining spaces.
3. Submit ApplicationSubmit your request via the LSE course selection process. No additional written statement is required or considered.
4. ConfirmationYou will be notified if you have secured a place. Meeting pre-requisites is confirmed upon application submission.
Accreditation
FHEQ Level 7