Trade mark practice

Trade mark practice deals with the process by which trade mark applications are made, opposed, and registration maintained. Emphasis is placed on the practices and procedures of the Australian Trade Marks Office (ATMO). Students will develop the ability to advise and handle a client's interests in the prosecution and maintenance of trade mark applications, including advice on the desirability of seeking trade mark protection in Australia and other countries. Topics covered include classification systems, searching, types of applications and registration, opposition proceedings, removal for non-use, rectification, registration of security interests, border controls, exploitation, misuse and criminal sanctions, and international aspects of trade mark protection.