LLM International Intellectual Property Law

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LLM International Intellectual Property Law

The issues of intellectual property are among the most interesting, but also one of the most complex in Law. In fact, as the internet has created millions of “channels” for the dissemination of intellectual property throughout the world, the legal handling of these matters is almost always based on international law. There are many other issues that can complicate a legal dispute over copyright: author identity, collaboration projects, collective projects, complex projects, employee and contractor projects, custom projects, faculty projects and Research Centers, works that make up another work (eg screenplay, musical theme of a film), related rights, anonymous or pseudonymous works, copyright heirs and many other cases, which require very good legal training and knowledge the case law of different states or legal systems.

The LLM International Intellectual Property Law course provides a detailed overview of Patent Law, management and policy, copyright, industrial property, works of art, trademarks. It also covers emerging areas such as new digital technologies, multimedia and cyberspace.

The program is aimed at law graduates, lawyers and business executives who wish to obtain specialized training in Copyright Law.

The complexity of the subject matter and the large sums usually involved in litigation make experts in International Intellectual Property Law valuable to companies, organizations and individuals, and, consequently, highly paid.

Graduates can work as independent professionals – experts, as legal advisers to private and public bodies and as executives of companies or copyright and patent organizations.

Delivery date(s):​

October for the Fall Semester or
February for the Spring Semester

Duration:​

Full Time – 1 year or
Part Time – 2 years

Timetable :​

Friday evenings and Saturday mornings (2-3 times per month)

Language of study:

Greek or English ​​

Programme Benefits

1

Provides thorough and systematic knowledge for understanding the principles of Law in each of the taught modules, combined with an overview of the social, economic and political values that underpin them.

2

It pays special attention to contract law and develops advanced skills required by a lawyer to secure its clients nationally and internationally.

3

It develops students’ skills of self-assessment, legal research, legal, ethical and critical analysis and communication, which they can apply in handling complex legal cases in the courts or through alternative dispute resolution procedures.

4

The lectures are enriched with lectures by experts from the legal and business world. These presentations take the form of interactive workshops so that students can handle real case studies and make use of the international experience.

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Co-curricular Activities
Entry Requirements

Studying at BCA, you live in Greece but you are exposed to the learning experience designed and provided by a high-level British or Swiss University and you are awarded the same, Bachelor & Master degrees, awarded to UK and Swiss students., which are recognized in the Greek and international labor market. In addition, you will benefit from the digital technology with the specialized online educational platforms developed by BCA and incorporated into the Blended Learning philosophy.


The successful course of BCA is certified by the multiple awards it has received during the years of its educational operation. One of the most important prizes was its announcement of being the “COLLEGE OF THE YEAR”, awarded by the Education Leaders Awards Special Committee. More information on the BCA College Awards can be found here.


The programmes of study provided by BCA College are further enriched with industrial visits, seminars and lectures organised during the year in parallel with the curriculum. These co-curricular  activities bridge the academic theory taught in classrooms with current professional practice, transfer students’ know-how and expertise in real time, and connect them with renowned executives, entrepreneurs, and people with key positions in their field.

Applicants can be admitted to the course as long as they possess:

  • a second class honours degree from a UK University, or
  • a Ptychion of 6.0 and above from  an AEI University or
  • a Ptychion of 7.0 and above from a TEI University, or
  • a Bachelor from an American University with GPA 2.75 and above or equivalent qualification.

Applicants are also required to submit one of the following certifications:

  • IELTS: a minimum score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Pass at C1 level
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): C and above
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): B and above
  • Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE): P( Pass) and above
  • Pearson Academic (PTE): 53 (with a minimum score of 51 in each component of the test)
  • BCA IELTS Placement Test: a minimum score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
  • Other English language qualifications may be considered.

Intensive English classes are provided to those students who do not meet the English requirements.

Δρ. Ζωή Αναγνωστίδου

Υπεύθυνη Τμήματος​

Δρ. Ζωή Αναγνωστίδου

H Δρ. Ζωή Αναγνωστίδου αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Οικονομικών Επιστημών του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας το 2004. Στη συνέχεια, πραγματοποίησε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Bath (UK) με αντικείμενο το Μάνατζμεντ, και εκπόνησε τη διδακτορική της διατριβή στο Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (Tμήμα Μάρκετινγκ και Επικοινωνίας)

στο πεδίο της Συμπεριφοράς Καταναλωτή. Από το 2008 διδάσκει μαθήματα μάρκετινγκ και επικοινωνίας και έχει παράλληλα εργαστεί ως ανεξάρτητη ερευνήτρια και σύμβουλος πάνω σε διάφορα project. Τα τρέχοντα ερευνητικά της ενδιαφέροντα εστιάζουν στη συμπεριφορά και ψυχολογία του καταναλωτή και την εταιρική κοινωνική ευθύνη.​

Programme Structure

Προπαρασκευαστικό
20 Credits
Autumn Semester
20 Credits
Autumn Semester
20 Credits
Spring Semester
20 Credits
Spring Semester
Non-mandatory
Non-mandatory
Award Title Notes
PG Cert Postgraduate Certificate in International Intellectual Property Law Participants need to obtain 60 credit points
PG Dip Postgraduate Diploma in International Intellectual Property Law Participants need to obtain 120 credit points
LLM LLM International Intellectual Property Law Participants need to obtain 180 credit points

The exit awards as well as the criteria for obtaining them:

All postgraduate programmes, in addition to the Master’s degree, also offer intermediate –supplementary postgraduate awards, such as the Postgraduate Certificate and the Postgraduate Diploma. These postgraduate titles, which can also be obtained with a degree or honors, are awarded to those students who have completed a part of the postgraduate course.

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