Trade Mark Practice

Subject LAWS70243 (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:

August, 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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours.
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Coordinator

Mr Trevor Stevens

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:

The emphasis of this subject is on 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 and 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.
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 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.
Assessment:

Take-home examination (100%) (15-20 September)
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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
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Links to further information: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/

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