Trade Mark Practice

Subject 730-883 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

August, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.
Prerequisites:

Successful completion of Trade Marks and Unfair Competition or appropriate practical experience.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Mr Trevor Stevens
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Understand the practices and procedures for obtaining and maintaining the registration of a trade mark under the Australian Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth)
  • Have the ability to apply for, prosecute and maintain the registration of a trade mark under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth)
  • Have the ability to oppose or defend opposition to the registration of a trade mark
  • Understand the principles of international registration of trade marks
  • Understand the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a patent or trade mark attorney.

Syllabus:

The emphasis of this subject is upon the documentation and procedures involved and the relevant practice of the Australian Trade Marks Office.

Principal topics will include:

  • The Trade Marks Office, the Trade Marks Register and the Official Journal of Trade Marks
  • Determining the availability of a trade mark for use and registration; searching the Trade Marks Office database; other search options
  • Applications for registration, including Madrid Protocol, Convention, divisional and series applications
  • Examination and acceptance of applications
  • Opposition to registration
  • Amendment of applications and other documents
  • Obtaining registration and renewal of registration
  • Obtaining extensions of time
  • Special procedures relating to collective, certification and defensive trade mark applications
  • International Conventions and initiatives, and protecting trade marks in foreign countries
  • The rights, privileges and responsibilities of a patent or trade mark attorney.
Assessment:
  • Take-home examination (100%) (16–21 September)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: P12.507Semester 2NLawLawYNNNParkvillePARKVILLETrade Mark Practice730-883Mr Trevor Stevens200924 - 26 contact hours per subject.For the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730883Melbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Understand the practices and procedures for obtaining and maintaining the registration of a trade mark under the Australian Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth)
  • Have the ability to apply for, prosecute and maintain the registration of a trade mark under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth)
  • Have the ability to oppose or defend opposition to the registration of a trade mark
  • Understand the principles of international registration of trade marks
  • Understand the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a patent or trade mark attorney.

Syllabus:

The emphasis of this subject is upon the documentation and procedures involved and the relevant practice of the Australian Trade Marks Office.

Principal topics will include:

  • The Trade Marks Office, the Trade Marks Register and the Official Journal of Trade Marks
  • Determining the availability of a trade mark for use and registration; searching the Trade Marks Office database; other search options
  • Applications for registration, including Madrid Protocol, Convention, divisional and series applications
  • Examination and acceptance of applications
  • Opposition to registration
  • Amendment of applications and other documents
  • Obtaining registration and renewal of registration
  • Obtaining extensions of time
  • Special procedures relating to collective, certification and defensive trade mark applications
  • International Conventions and initiatives, and protecting trade marks in foreign countries
  • The rights, privileges and responsibilities of a patent or trade mark attorney.
  • Take-home examination (100%) (16–21 September)
Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.

Successful completion of Trade Marks and Unfair Competition or appropriate practical experience.

N.A.N.A.Law730-8832

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