“In Intro to IP (intellectual property), we only studied cases and theory. The clinic teaches students how trademarks and patents work practically,” said Gupta, who is completing her LL.M. in the U.S. Legal System at the University of Cincinnati College of Law this year. “At the clinic, we learn how to search for forms, how to interview clients. We get a real scenario and real tools,” she said.
Gupta’s described the first time she got to observe a client meeting and how it vital it was to her learning. “There were cameras there, and it was both formal and informal. I learned how to ask questions and talk to clients,” she said. “How to work with a client is something of great importance to any area of legal practice, and I learned that through this clinic,” Gupta noted.
“We are pleased to be able to offer practical IP legal experience for students, helping them learn while providing a real service to entrepreneurs and small businesses with IP needs,” said Lori Krafte, co-director of the clinic and partner with Wood Herron & Evans. “LLM students are welcome to apply to the Clinic,” she added.
Cincinnati Law’s Patent and Trademark Clinic, focused on the growing field of intellectual property law, offers assistance in both trademark registration and patent prosecution. Students like Gupta get hands-on experience helping business owners protect their patents and trademarks.
Launched in fall 2017, the clinic offers students opportunities to practice intellectual property law under the supervision of local IP attorneys, providing much-needed legal assistance to local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs who otherwise could not afford the help they need to protect some of their most valuable assets.
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