Program description
Indigenous cultural heritage and intellectual property are complex. Proficiency in both areas is becoming a highly sought-after skill for practicing lawyers and other professionals. Participants in this program will gain new knowledge and skills in copyright, trademark, patents, and designs; the developing field of cultural property in indigenous communities; and the conceptual and practical dimensions of cultural property.
Composed of courses already being offered for credit to the Faculty of Law’s JD and JD/JID students, this non-credit Professional Specialization Certificate (PSC) in Intellectual and Cultural Property Law is designed for individuals seeking professional development opportunities.
The structure of this accelerated summer program will focus on:
- Federal and provincial laws concerning intellectual property
- Indigenous intellectual property laws, customs and traditions, along with an analysis of cultural property and heritage—both nationally and internationally
Courses in the PSC Intellectual and Cultural Property Law are accredited and qualify for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit through the Law Society of British Columbia.
In partnership with
The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL Victoria), the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) and the University of Victoria.
Program partners
This program is offered jointly by the UVic Faculty of Law and the Division of Continuing Studies
Courses within this program are accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia.
