Intellectual Property Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic

The Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic (“IPEC”) provides students with the opportunity to work with high tech startup companies and local small businesses on a variety of IP and business related issues. The clinic participates in the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Law School Clinic Certification Program, giving students limited recognition to practice before the USPTO for purposes of filing patent and trademark applications while working in the clinic under the supervision of faculty members who are licensed attorneys. Students also counsel clients on protecting information as trade secrets, draft nondisclosure agreements, and assist clients with filing copyright registrations. In addition, students assist clients with a variety of business law matters, such as forming Maryland limited liability companies and corporations and preparing various contracts and licenses. The clinic holds regular office hours in the Graduate Research and Innovation District (the GRID), an innovation and co-working space in Baltimore’s BioPark. Through interacting with entrepreneurs and startups and working in their midst, students will develop sensitivity and expertise in dealing with the unique challenges faced by emerging companies and small businesses.

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Partners and Contributors

Below you will find organizations that support the work of IPEC. They demonstrate a commitment and standard of excellence to sustaining, growing, and evolving the capacity and reach of our faculty and students who serve the Baltimore community through intellectual property assistance and research.