Intellectual Property Law Major

Description: An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations related to copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and related issues. Includes instruction in patent law, copyright law, trademark law, intellectual property licensing and litigation, and applications such as art and entertainment law, communications law, information technology law, sports law, and chemical and biotech patent law. Is Intellectual Property Law the right major for you?
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Intellectual Property Law Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$129,440

Median Hourly Wage

$62.23*

Total Employed Nationally

561,350


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.