Trade marks and commercial designations 515
Mrs M Paterson
15 points * Three 1-hour lectures per week * First semester * Clayton
This subject is concerned with the protection of trade marks and other commercial designations used in the promotion and marketing of goods and services. It involves a study of the registration and protection of trade marks pursuant to the Trade Marks Act 1955 (Cth); and also a study of the action for passing off and associated torts, as well as a consideration of relevant parts of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), the Fair Trading Act 1985 (Vic.), and other legislative schemes for the protection of names and symbols. International aspects of protection may also be considered, and the development of laws against unfair competition generally will be discussed.
Assessment
Optional written research assignment (4500-5000 words): 50% * Terminal examination (1.5 hours or 3 hours): 50% or 100%
Prescribed texts
Trade Marks Act 1955 (Cth)
Ricketson S Intellectual property: Cases, materials and commentary Butterworths, 1994