77889 Trade Marks Law
6cp; offered either by distance, requiring no attendance, or on-campusRequisite(s): (77896c Legal Process and Intellectual Property Overview OR (70115 Perspectives on Law AND 70120 Legal Method and Research) OR 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: A Roy
This subject provides an understanding of the principles of trade marks and the trade mark system in Australia. Topics covered include: passing off and unfair competition; advice on registrability; comparison of business names and trade marks; marks excluded from registration; other provisions for trade indicia protection; criteria that affect registrability; ownership – authorship of trade marks; use; and protection.
Note(s)
This subject is accredited by the Professional Standards Board as fulfilling part of the qualifications for registration as a Patent Attorney or Trade Mark Attorney in Australia.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,084.62
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.
