Intellectual Property Special Distinction
Contact Person: Professor Nichols
Students focusing study in intellectual property may elect to pursue an Intellectual Property Special Distinction.
The Intellectual Property Special Distinction is recognized at graduation and becomes part of the student's permanent transcript. Students must earn a minimum GPA and must also meet the other course requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LAW 9227 | Client Relations | 2 or 3 |
| or LAW 9316 | Contract Drafting & Negotiation | |
| LAW 9371 | Copyright Law | 3 |
| LAW 9264 | Intellectual Property | 2 |
| LAW 9221 | Intellectual Property: Trademark Law & Unfair Competition | 2 |
| LAW 9262 | Intellectual Property: Trademark Practice & Disputes | 2 |
| LAW 9106 | Intellectual Property Clinic | 1 |
| or LAW 9164 | Intellectual Property Capstone | |
| LAW 9200 | Intellectual Property Litigation: Patent Advocacy | 1-2 |
| or LAW 9119 | Patent Litigation Capstone | |
| LAW 9223 | Patent Law | 2 |
| LAW 9260 | Patent Practice & Disputes | 2 |
| Take at least two courses from the following: | 4-5 | |
| Business Basics for Lawyers | ||
| E-Commerce | ||
| Franchising | ||
| Information Privacy Law | ||
| Total Hours | 21-24 | |
A GPA of 3.3 in all track courses1 (including additional hours as required above) will be required for a student to receive the Special Distinction designation.
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If a student has taken more than the minimum number of hours of track courses and a grade in a course that is not required for receipt of the Special Distinction would result in the GPA being below the requirement, that grade need not be included in the GPA calculation. If a grade in a track course that is required for receipt of the Special Distinction causes the GPA to be below the requirement, grades in track courses beyond the number of hours required for the Special Distinction may be included in order to raise the GPA in the track courses.
A student who meets the above requirements for a Special Distinction shall receive that designation only if the faculty determines that the student has made meaningful contributions to the Law School program and that the student is worthy of such distinction in accordance with the traditions, expectations and mission of Baylor Law School.