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Academic Courses in Foundations of Brand Protection
Designed for students, the program combines academic research with real-world applications to build a strong foundation in how brands protect products, consumers and supply chains across global markets.
Law 533Y - Trademark Counterfeiting Law
Offered through the Michigan State University College of Law each spring and taught by Kari Kammel, this course explores the growing global challenge of trademark counterfeiting. Students examine how legal systems, businesses, and governments work together to protect brands, consumers, and legitimate commerce from the risks of counterfeit goods in an increasingly connected global marketplace.
- Learn the fundamentals of trademark, criminal, and contract law as they relate to counterfeiting
- Examine the economic, consumer, and public safety impacts of counterfeit goods
- Explore legal strategies used to prevent, investigate, and enforce intellectual property rights
- Analyze real-world counterfeiting challenges through industry and case-based examples
Law 81oZ - Food Law: Preventing Fakes and Counterfeits
Offered through the Michigan State University College of Law each summer as part of the Global Food Law Program and taught by Kari Kammel, this course examines the growing challenge of food counterfeiting and the legal strategies used to protect food products, brands, and consumers in an increasingly global marketplace.
- Learn how trademark, criminal, administrative, and contract law apply to food counterfeiting
- Examine the unique challenges counterfeit food presents to brands, consumers, and regulators
- Explore proactive and reactive legal approaches to protecting food products
- Analyze real-world issues impacting the global food industry and supply chain
SSC490 - The Brand Protection Experience
The Brand Protection Experience (SSC490) is a hands-on course that introduces students to the field of brand protection through applied learning, industry engagement, and real-world experiences. Students gain practical skills, connect with professionals, and explore career opportunities while learning directly from A-CAPP Center experts.
- Gain hands-on experience through real-world brand protection projects
- Connect with industry professionals and experienced mentors
- Explore career opportunities across law, government, and industry
- Build practical skills through applied learning and A-CAPP Center expertise
For Academic Administrators or Faculty
The A-CAPP Center works with instructors and departments at MSU and at other universities to support education and in brand protection and anti-counterfeiting. Certificates can be incorporated, in partnership with the A-CAPP center, into coursework or experiential learning, and faculty are encouraged to explore the Center’s educational resources to support their programs.
The A-CAPP Center works with instructors and departments at MSU and at other universities to support education and in brand protection and anti-counterfeiting. Certificates can be incorporated, in partnership with the A-CAPP center, into coursework or experiential learning, and faculty are encouraged to explore the Center’s educational resources to support their programs.
Enrollment Information
Academic enrollment is completed in partnership with the A-CAPP Center. These courses are offered through Michigan State University as for-credit academic offerings. Course schedules, formats, and enrollment details vary by program.
For enrollment details or questions, please contact the A-CAPP Center team at acapp@msu.edu.
Academic enrollment is completed in partnership with the A-CAPP Center. These courses are offered through Michigan State University as for-credit academic offerings. Course schedules, formats, and enrollment details vary by program.
For enrollment details or questions, please contact the A-CAPP Center team at acapp@msu.edu.