Trade Mark Practice

Subject LAWS70243 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

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


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.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Trade Marks and Unfair Competition or an equivalent subject, or appropriate practical experience.
Corequisites: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Recommended Background Knowledge: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Non Allowed Subjects: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Core Participation Requirements: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.

Coordinator

Mr Trevor Stevens

Contact

For more information, contact the Melbourne Law Masters office.

Email law-masters@unimelb.edu.au or phone +61 3 8344 6190.

Alternatively, visit our 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: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.

Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date

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