Intellectual Property and Business Law

The aim of the educational Intellectual Property and Business Law programme is to form a new model of a specialist who has competences in protecting intellectual property in business.

Our one-year joint LLM programme is unique in the Eurasian region. It is designed to meet the needs of the dynamic world of intellectual property and commercial law and offers a comprehensive curriculum taught in both English and Russian.

What is the reason for choosing our programme?

1 Unrivalled expertise: Benefit from the combined knowledge and experience of Maqsut Narikbayev University, WIPO and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, ensuring that you receive a world-class education.

2 Eurasian Focus: As the only programme of its kind in the Eurasian region, our curriculum is specifically designed to address legal issues in intellectual property and business.

3 Diversity of perspectives: Immerse yourself in a multicultural learning environment that fosters a diversity of perspectives and encourages collaboration between students and faculty from across Central Asia and beyond.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of intellectual property and business law and its components;
• Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise new and complex ideas in intellectual property and business law research;
• Ability to self-learn and pursue further education with a high level of autonomy;
• Apply knowledge to conduct legal research and solve legal problems;
• Provide consulting services to individuals and legal entities that do not have specialised knowledge in the field of intellectual property and business law;
• Has the ability to create and maintain communication links and organise business processes.

Our programme is designed to:

• National Intellectual Property Authorities: Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and protect intellectual property rights at the national level.
• Entrepreneurs: Gain a competitive advantage by understanding the legal framework surrounding intellectual property and commercial law, enabling you to protect and exploit your innovations.
• Interested in protecting intellectual property: Whether you are a lawyer, researcher or business executive, our programme offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of intellectual property and its intersection with business law.