Technology/Intellectual Property Law Field Clinic (TIP Clinic)

Protecting the Creative Works of Creative Minds®

In the Technology/Intellectual Property Law Clinic (TIP Clinic®), students help clients protect creative and entrepreneurial work through trademark, copyright and patent representation. Under faculty supervision, students counsel individuals, small businesses and nonprofit organizations on trademark selection, protection, enforcement and registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Law School Trademark Clinic Program. 

What You’ll Do 

  • Represent clients in trademark, copyright and patent matters under faculty supervision
  • Counsel individuals, small businesses and nonprofit organizations
  • Assist clients with trademark selection, protection, enforcement and registration
  • Work on trademark matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Law School Trademark Clinic Program
  • Assist with copyright registration and licensing issues
  • Build experience with legal issues involving technology, intellectual property and creative work 

Instructor

  • Steven Wiser
    Staff, Full Time
    Director, Externship Program & Business Law Clinic; Adjunct Professor of Law

    Course Information

    • Credit hours: Semester-long clinic, 3 semester hours; students who complete the Clinic may be eligible to return for a second semester in the Spring to counsel clients on advanced trademark registration matters.
    • Number of students: Up to 6 students
    • 711 License: Not required
    • Prerequisites: None
    • Recommended courses: Trademark Law and Copyright Law
    Clinic Eligibility & Registration

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