JD with Certificate in Intellectual Property Law
Our program is a specialization within Business Law, allowing you to focus your juris doctor degree on protecting innovation and ideas while understanding the important context of our economy.
Specialize in Intellectual Property
Lewis & Clark’s Intellectual Property Law program is integrated with and complements our outstanding Business Law program. The synergy between the two programs affords Lewis & Clark students a learning environment that strengthens their appreciation of intellectual property law in an important context in our economy.
Gain a competitive edge in the job market by focusing your JD studies with the Certificate in Intellectual Property Law. To earn the certificate, you must complete two of these courses: Copyright Law, Patent Law and Policy, or Trademark and Unfair Competition Law. Additionally, you must earn an additional nine credits from our intellectual property law curriculum. With guidance from our faculty members and hands-on field experiences, you’ll graduate ready to tackle complex legal challenges.
Intellectual Property Law Certificate
Colleen Hui More about ColleenThe resources available to students are just incredible, and the professors are so knowledgable, yet approachable. It has been amazing and truly a privilege to be a student here at L&C.
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Earn Your JD Degree in Portland, Oregon
Lewis & Clark has the only law school in Portland, Oregon. Known for its leading faculty, broad course offerings, practical skills training, and postgraduate fellowships, L&C is deeply connected to the city it calls home. Portland is a beautiful and progressive city that is committed to entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and creativity, which means access to plenty of externships and jobs. In fact, a network of nearly 3,000 L&C law alumni are in the Portland area.
Experience Law Beyond the Classroom
Immerse yourself in experiential learning opportunities that bridge theory and practice, allowing you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. Lewis & Clark’s Small Business Legal Clinic offers students real-life experiences working with clients on trademark and patent issues. Our hands-on approach to legal education will prepare you for the complexities of legal practice while fostering critical thinking and professional development.
Experiential Learning at Lewis & Clark Law
Funding Your Degree
A legal education is often more affordable than you think, and earning an advanced degree is a significant investment in your future. Our financial aid program creates solutions to serve students from diverse economic backgrounds.
The ‘Students First’ Endowed Intellectual Property Scholarship is awarded to an incoming student who indicates an interest in intellectual property law. The scholarship is funded by alum Ying Chen JD ’95, who is an accomplished intellectual property attorney.
Find Your People
Our program hosts many different events and activities of interest to our intellectual property students, who actively help shape the direction of our program. The Intellectual Property Student Organization hosts a brown bag lecture series, an annual IPA event (IPA stands for both intellectual property attorney and India pale ale, a favorite microbrew in the Northwest), and countless gatherings throughout the year. The Entertainment and Media Law Society is a student group that helps the keep the creative nature of Portland alive through fundraising, volunteer, and pro bono work.
Transforming Legal Minds
The faculty members who teach in our intellectual property law program are leading scholars who bring a wide range of perspectives to their teaching and mentorship of students.
A Network of Legal Leaders and Our Esteemed Alumni Community
Intellectual property law offers exciting opportunities, and Lewis & Clark Law School graduates are well prepared to take them. Our alumni have gone on to interesting careers across the United States and all over the world—many work in courtrooms, boardrooms, government agencies, and nonprofits.
Connect With Our Admissions Team
Our law admissions team is here to support you as you navigate through the application process and are available to answer any questions you may have.
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Exploring Intellectual Property Through a Non-Western Lens
Professor Tabrez Y. Ebrahim explores how Islamic principles can reshape intellectual property law, offering a global perspective that challenges traditional Western frameworks.
Law Student Wins National Intellectual Property Writing Award, the Second Win for L&C in 4 Years
Frank Morton-Park ’23 was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Robert C. Watson Intellectual Property Award for his paper on the intersection between contract law, copyright law, and generative artificial intelligence.