Trade Marks and Unfair Competition

Subject LAWS70046 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

April, Parkville - 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

September, Parkville - 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: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours.
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Coordinator

Ms Janice Luck

Contact

For the most up-to-date information about this subject, contact the Melbourne Law Masters Office by email at law-masters@unimelb.edu.au or phone 8344 6190 or alternatively visit the subject website: www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

Principal topics will include:

  • The function of trade marks
  • Registration of trade marks under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth)
  • Infringement, defences and remedies
  • Licensing and assignment, and other exploitation of trade marks
  • Removal and cancellation of registration
  • Management and maintenance of trade marks
  • The action for passing-off and remedies under Part V of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth).
Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Understand the nature of the Australian trade mark system and related areas of consumer protection
  • Understand the principles of law by which unregistered trade marks are protected in Australia
  • Understand the principles of law for obtaining, maintaining, protecting and exploiting a registered trade mark under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth).
Assessment:

Take-home examination (100%)
Semester 1: 30 June-5 July
Semester 2: 13-18 October

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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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