In fall 2007, the Intellectual Property Law Center at Drake University Law School was launched to promote global, interdisciplinary understanding of intellectual property law and policy. The center was established with the generous support of a $1.5 million gift from
Wayne, LW’72, and Donna Kern, which endowed the
Kern Family Chair in Intellectual Property Law, and a $750,000 leadership commitment from
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont.
In the past three years, peer surveys conducted by the
U.S. News and World Report magazine have ranked the Center consistently among the top 25 intellectual property law programs in the United States and one of the top five programs in the Midwest.
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, this dynamic center offers an innovative curriculum, providing students with a solid foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of intellectual property law. It also features summer institutes that have brought together judges, policymakers, industry leaders, attorneys, academics and students to explore cutting-edge issues at the intersection of intellectual property, biotechnology, and agricultural sciences.
In addition, the center serves as an international research hub, fostering partnerships with leading research institutions from around the world. Every year, the center sponsors groundbreaking symposia and distinguished lectures; hosts eminent speakers and internationally recognized experts; publishes books and an occasional paper series; and develops international research and outreach programs.
The center is proud to be part of the University's recently-announced
$200-million distinctlyDrake capital campaign.
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Call toll free, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 1-800-44-DRAKE x2782, e-mail lawadmit@drake.edu, or click here to view and print an application form. For further information, contact:
Prof. Peter K. Yu Intellectual Property Law Center
Drake University Law School
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
