77892 Professional Conduct (Intellectual Property)
6cp; offered wholly online, requiring no on-campus attendanceRequisite(s): 77896c Legal Process and Intellectual Property Overview
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: B Childs
This subject provides an understanding of the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a patent or trade marks attorney. Topics covered include: conflict of interest; privilege; confidentiality; professional liability and negligence; code of conduct; maintenance of rights and monitoring systems; and fiduciary obligations to clients.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
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.
