Cardozo School of Law is consistently recognized as a leader in intellectual property and information law. Cardozo Law’s IP program offers theory and practical training to students from all backgrounds, who thrive on developing answers that meet current legal problems. The school’s focus on emerging technology, data, privacy, fashion and entertainment law demonstrates its commitment to remain at the forefront of legal issues that arise as innovation continues to shape the intellectual property world. Practical opportunities include the Indie Film Clinic, the Tech Startup Clinic, and the Cardozo-Google Patent Diversity Project.
Intellectual Property and Information Law Program Statistics
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#13
Program in the U.S.,
U.S. News & World Report
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#2
Program in NYC,
U.S. News & World Report
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A+
preLaw Magazine
One of the Most Robust I.P. Programs in the Country
Cardozo is at the forefront of debates over ownership and legal protection for intellectual property in the digital age.
- We are happy to offer a completely online LL.M in Intellectual property: International students may apply here. Domestic USA applicants can apply here.
- The Cardozo-Google Project for Patent Diversity helps women and underrepresented minority groups obtain patents.
- The FAME Center for Fashion, Art, Media and Entertainment Law provides leadership for New York's booming creative industries.
- Tech Startup Clinic Cardozo students provide legal expertise for emerging companies in New York's innovative Silicon Alley technology sector.
- The Indie Film Clinic Cardozo students provide legal services to independent filmmakers.
- The Cardozo Data Law Initiative (CDLI) Cardozo's pioneering program in business, technology, and data management for the digital age.
- The Blockchain Project explores the legal questions that surround blockchain technology and the field's numerous legal and policy issues.
Finding Happiness in Intellectual Property
Professor Chris Buccafusco, Director of Cardozo's Intellectual Property and Information Law Program, discusses "Intellectual Property and the Promotion of Happiness" with Gabriel Gertsch of the Center for Law & Economics @ ETH Zurich.