Trade Mark Law and Practice PGCert

Program Overview

This Postgraduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice is designed for trainee Trade Mark attorneys and provides a comprehensive overview of Trade Mark Law, including its definition, nature, registerability, and infringement. It also covers advanced issues such as Trade Marks and the Internet, Geographical Indications, and International Trade Mark Disputes. The program is taught by distinguished lecturers and practitioners in the field of intellectual property and provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to excel in this field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is designed exclusively for trainee Trade Mark attorneys. It has been designed to meet the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) and the Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) for those wishing to pursue a career as a Trade Mark Attorney. It is also valuable if you want to understand national, European and international Trade Mark Law at an advanced level as well as become acquainted with the policies affecting these laws under the guidance of leading scholars and practitioners in the field. The program consists of four compulsory modules – three are taught in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2. Teaching starts on the 9th of September 2024 with a one-week intensive course covering the Fundamentals of English law and Professional Ethics. This is taught Monday-Thursday usually with two classes per day. Weekly lectures commence the week after. The total fee for the Certificate will be reduced should the exemption be granted.

Outline:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Law and Professional Ethics (IPLC134)

(Exemption available) This module explores the foundational principles of English law and legal skills. Topics covered include:

• Sources of English Law
• Legislation, Case Law and the Rule of Precedent
• Interpretation of Statutes
• Civil Procedure
• Legal Writing and Research
• Definition and Nature of Trade Marks
• Registerabilty of Trade Marks
• Absolute and Relative Grounds for Refusal
• Exceptions to Trade Mark Protection
• Rights Conferred by Trade Marks
• Infringement, Passing Off and Other Causes of Action
• Remedies for Trade Mark Infringement
• International Trade Mark Law

Module 3: Trade Mark Law and Practice II (IPLM191)

(Compulsory) This module will analyze advanced issues in Trade Mark Law, including:

• Trade Marks and the Internet
• Geographical Indications
• Trade Marks and Competition Law
• International Trade Mark Disputes
• Trade Mark Licensing and Franchising
• Current Developments in Trade Mark Law
• Copyright and Moral Rights
• Ownership and Exploitation of Copyright
• Infringement of Copyright
• Remedies for Copyright Infringement
• Design Rights

Assessment:

You will be assessed by a range of methods which will be fully explained in your student pack available during the induction activities starting on the 4th of September 2024. For modules taught in Semester 1 you will be assessed in the January exam period. For modules taught in Semester 2 you will be assessed in the summer exam period. This will also be explained in detail in the induction activities.

Teaching:

The module teaching will be at one of the Queen Mary central campus locations: Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Charterhouse Square or West Smithfield. You will be taught by distinguished lecturers and practitioners within the field of intellectual property. Working with these experienced professionals will enhance both your skills and your professional network.

Careers:

This program will give you the opportunity to apply your learning to your own practice. This PGCert will bolster your current career and your employability. More activities in relation to that will be organised during the induction activities week.

Other:

This program can be completed on a part-time basis. Students are expected to commit approximately 8 hours per week to studying. The program provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to excel in the field of Trade Mark Law. You will have the opportunity to network with your peers and lecturers during a week-long induction event at the beginning of the program.

Fees and Funding:

For Home: £10,000 For Overseas: £10,000 Conditional deposit: £2,000 There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

Entry Requirements:

To join this program, you will need a 2:2 or above at undergraduate level.

Home: £10,000 Overseas: £10,000