The Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law (GDipIPLaw) is part of the Melbourne Law Masters program, which offers one of the largest and most respected IP law specialisations in the world.

The extensive range of practically-focused and theoretically-rigorous subjects covers the spectrum of IP protection regimes and many subjects are accredited by the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB).

It’s ideal if you’re seeking accreditation as a patent and/or trade marks attorney in Australia and New Zealand, or seeking to develop and expand your expertise in intellectual property law generally.

The Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law is available for both law and non-law graduates and its flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in the study of intellectual property law.

Australia's leading law school

Melbourne Law School is ranked:

• No 1 law school in Australia and No 10 in the world (Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject, 2020).
• No 1 law school in Australia and No 12 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, 2020).

As a student in the Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of Australian and New Zealand intellectual property law and its place in the global context.

You’ll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.

Completing the appropriate subjects in the Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law may qualify you to register as a trade marks attorney and a patent attorney under the Trans-Tasman regime. In order to qualify you should first seek advice from the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board and consult with Melbourne Law School on subject selection.

Many students who complete four subjects towards the Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law decide to take four more subjects to complete a Master of Intellectual Property Law.