Dr. Joseph Barich

Instructor

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Biography

Joseph M. Barich is an Adjunct Professor at the College of Law, specializing in Intellectual Property (IP) law. As a licensed IP attorney, he has developed powerful IP portfolios for clients, focusing on strategies to extract value from competitors' intellectual property. He has been actively involved in prosecuting over 1,200 patent applications and numerous trademark applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in various countries worldwide. His experience includes formulating patent portfolios, which have played a crucial role in successful licensing and settlement efforts that have generated millions of dollars for his clients. Professor Barich evaluates intellectual property for competitive analysis, potential investments, and acquisitions, offering thorough pre-market patent and trademark clearances. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School. He practiced at a large IP specialty firm in Chicago for 15 years before establishing his own firm, Barich IP Law Group.

Research Interests

Courses

Law 692: Intellectual Property Clinic

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.