LLM in Intellectual Property Law

Adeel Amjad, Pakistan

LLM Intellectual Property Law 2008-2009

"Before studying at Queen Mary, University of the London, I did my bachelors in Law from Pakistan. I was offered a scholarship by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan for further studies in the field of law. My aim of getting Higher Education could not become a reality without choosing one of the most respected institutions of modern era. Queen Mary gets an edge over the other law schools due to variety in its modules, high academic standards, research expertise and competitive atmosphere in classes.

I am doing LLM in Intellectual Property Law. The variety of subjects offered by Queen Mary in the field of Intellectual Property is huge. The course is devised in a manner that it covers both the classical as well as modern aspects of Intellectual Property Law. Furthermore, each and every aspect of a topic is covered with reference to different law systems of the world. The tutorials and revision classes add further grace to the teaching system.

In the end, it is also important to mention the Herschel Smith Series of IP Seminars. It has been a wonderful experience to attend different seminars that covered variety of issues of modern era.
After doing my LLM, I plan to go for PhD in Intellectual Property Law and my preference would definitely be Queen Mary, University of London."

Atif Bhatti, Germany

LLM in Intellectual Property Law 2010-11
School of Law Scholarship Winner

After qualifying as a lawyer in Germany I worked for an international law firm in patent litigation. However I always wanted to deepen my knowledge in international intellectual property. At Queen Mary I found the right program. With the Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute (QMIPRI), Queen Mary has the perfect ability to offer a LLM in Intellectual Property. I found the amount of specialised courses in IP exceptionally attractive, especially compared to similar programs at other institutions. QMIPRI is one of the leading institutions in IP Law. I was really honoured when Queen Mary offered me a scholarship to study for a LLM in IP. But also without this scholarship I would have chosen Queen Mary to study at.

The courses that are offered at QMIPRI are very well presented and lecturers put a lot of effort into these courses. Studying within a diverse group of students from 90 different nations and jurisdictions made the courses and discussions really interesting to me. Most of the lectures are accompanied by tutorials where certain topics will be studied within a small group of students. Moreover certain seminars were offered throughout the year with well-known guest speakers. One of my personal highlights was the participation at the 12th EIPIN conference in Strasbourg and Alicante where I had the honour to represent Queen Mary. EIPIN is the European Intellectual Property Institutes Network, an association of 4 leading intellectual property institutes within Europe.

After the completion of my LLM I will return to work as a solicitor in intellectual property. I look back on very exciting and inspiring year in London where I made new friends for life.

Burcu Gure, Turkey

LLM Intellectual Property Law 2008-2009

"After completing my degree in Law in Turkey, I decided I wanted to continue my postgraduate studies abroad. After carefully researching various institutions, I opted for Queen Mary, University of London. It’s one of the leading institutions in the world for Intellectual Property Law, with great facilities, staff and teaching quality. The flexible structure of the LLM program and the very wide range of modules on offer appeal to students from different countries with different interests and expectations. As a university with accommodation facilities on campus, students are part of a vibrant community, whilst still being able to experience all that central London has to offer."

Marcus Goffe, Jamaica

LLM Intellectual Property Law

"I am a Jamaican Attorney-at-Law. I obtained my Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at the University of the West Indies. Subsequently I worked for seven years at the Jamaican Civil and Criminal Bar and as In-house Counsel to a multimedia company in Jamaica.

I decided to pursue my Masters of Laws (LLM) degree in Intellectual Property Law at Queen Mary, University of London, because I was looking for a focused intellectual property law programme which would expose me to international intellectual property law. This I found in the Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute (QMIPRI), with its specialized lecturers and tutors from various academic and national backgrounds and its high reputation for scholarly research in that area.

Studying at QMIPRI proved for me the right choice, as the new Postgraduate Facility at Lincoln's Inn Fields put me in the heart of legal London, providing the small, focused, postgraduate environment that is crucial to academic excellence. The lecturers are all approachable and knowledgeable in comparative and international intellectual property law and my particular interest in indigenous and traditional people's cultural rights was aptly satisfied by a brand new course, "Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources", the first of its kind to be offered in any LLM programme in London. I was therefore able to receive exemplary supervision of my dissertation on the subject.

In addition to scheduled classes, QMIPRI has fortnightly public seminars on various aspects of intellectual property law, allowing for the interaction and sharing of knowledge between students, academics and practitioners from wider London, the United Kingdom and the world. This all makes for a very healthy and stimulating educational experience which anyone really interested in studying intellectual property law in depth will profoundly appreciate. Having studied at QM, I now feel armed with the requisite research and analytical skills to take on the challenges of a grueling career in intellectual property law wherever."

Ramya Ramasamy, India

LLM Intellectual Property Law 2008-2009

"I was very keen on studying Media Law and Queen Mary, University of London is one of the few universities that offers it as a subject. I found it easy to apply and in the six months since I arrived here I have learned so much.

My favourite class is comparative copyrights. The lecturer makes the topic come alive and the atmosphere in class is warm and friendly - I never miss it!

On arrival in the UK I attended the university orientation programme. It was helpful in a way because I learned some basic things like shopping at Tesco is cheaper than Waitrose; how to open a bank account; and which websites I can access for information on London etc.

The best thing about living in London is that there are so many things you can do. It is very multi-cultural and if you stay in a student hall, you are sure to enjoy yourself. After graduation, I hope to get a traineeship contract in a firm here and learn as much as I can. I might then go on to a PhD. In the long term I want to return to India to open my own law firm."

Taras Kulbaba, Ukraine

LLM in Intellectual Property Law 2008-2009

Prior to entering the LLM programme at Queen Mary, University of London, I had graduated from the Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University and had received a Master's degree in International Private Law with honours. During the last year of my master's programme in Ukraine I commenced practising law with one of the leading Ukrainian law firms. With the intent to obtain more specialised education in the area of Intellectual Property Law, I applied to a number of UK law schools, including Queen Mary.

Finally I chose Queen Mary among all the offers I had received, as the School of Law at Queen Mary was of the highest quality. Some of these IP courses are exclusively provided by Queen Mary only. Moreover, most of the IP academic staff are world-known specialists in their respective areas.

By participating in numerous inter-university projects and networks, Queen Mary provides its students with the possibility to participate in interesting events all year round.

I really enjoyed the LLM in Intellectual Property Law programme and have drawn from it as much as I could by auditing a number of courses in addition to those I took exams in.

After completion of the LLM course with Queen Mary I joined PETOSEVIC providing services in the area of Intellectual Property in more than 30 jurisdictions. I have a position as an Associate in the Belgian office in Brussels.