IPSI brings together scholars, practitioners, government officials, and students in a single forum. Participants interact and share their diverse experiences and perspectives in a pleasant and relaxed New Hampshire environment, with mountains, lakes, seashore, and golf courses nearby.
Courses are intensive, yet the atmosphere remains informal.
Much of the curriculum is devoted to the development of sound practical intellectual property skills in such areas as US patent claim-drafting, licensing, intellectual property secured transactions, and dispute resolution. Other courses are more theoretical or international in approach. Up to ten credits may be earned in nine weeks in this concentrated, intensive program. Prior to enrolling in IPSI, a student wishing to transfer credits to another law school must show written proof of acceptance of credits by that school. If interested in patent law, you should know that the ability to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office requires proof of engineering or scientific training.