LAWS 8950 Intellectual Property Research
This course is designed as an in-depth look at the legal resources and research techniques used in the practice of intellectual property law. Course will cover basic legal research techniques involving the U.S. Constitution, statutes, cases, and regulations and how they relate to IP practice. IP specific research tools and techniques involved in patent and trademark practices will also be included. Students are exposed to practical techniques and strategies for using these materials competently, effectively, and economically in the research process to enable them to develop research skills necessary to be a successful lawyer in an IP practice.
Course overview
- Department
- Law
- School
- LAW
- Credits
- 2
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Biannually in the Spring
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.54 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.71 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Joan Shear | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 9 of 9 |
| Spring 2025 | Joan Shear | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 9 of 9 |