duration10 Months
languageEnglish
locationMadrid
intakeSeptember

Overview

In an era where technology evolves at lightning speed, the legal landscape must adapt just as swiftly. The Digital Law & Intellectual Property specialization addresses the growing intersection between law, rapidly advancing technology and the digitalization of the global economy. With the Intellectual Property and Technology Law specialization, students will also benefit from a joint specialization diploma from IE Law School and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

As businesses expand across new digital frontiers, critical questions emerge: Who owns digital content? How can data be safeguarded? And, what legal frameworks govern emerging technologies? This specialization equips legal professionals to navigate the extensive transformation brought on by innovations in artificial intelligence, blockchain and the Internet of Things. Using an integrated approach to digital law and IP, the specialization offers the knowledge and skill to tackle the new legal challenges of the digital age.

The Digital Law & Intellectual Property specialization also provides a forward-thinking approach to the complexities of data protection, cybersecurity, content governance and intellectual property regulation. From safeguarding creative assets to enforcing IP rights, graduates develop the expertise to bridge law and technology, becoming experts in managing and protecting digital assets within global business frameworks.

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Who is it for?

The Digital Law & Intellectual Property specialization is tailored for legal professionals who want to specialize in technology law, especially those interested in digital transformation, tech startups or consulting firms. It’s ideal for practitioners who wish to deepen their expertise in areas like IP, digital law, data or cybersecurity or those seeking to integrate legal knowledge with business strategies.

What makes this specialization stand out?

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Careers

Graduates of this specialization are uniquely equipped to pursue impactful career opportunities in digital law within the context of global business, such as in:

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    Leading law firms

    In roles like digital law specialists, IP attorneys, litigators in digital and IP cases and transactional lawyers.

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    Multinational and tech companies

    As in-house legal counsels, data protection officers, IP managers or strategists, or compliance officers.

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    International organizations and government bodies

    As policy advisors, legal officers, regulatory analysts or IP enforcement specialists.

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    Consulting firms and advisory services

    In positions such as legal consultants, cybersecurity experts or IP portfolio advisors.

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    Academia

    As a professor, research fellow or academic consultant focused on capacity-building.

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    Startups and emerging technology companies

    In roles such as legal counsel, alternative dispute resolution specialist, arbitration consultant or smart contracts expert.

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