Trade marks and commercial designations (6 points)
(LAW)
Leader: Associate Professor Mark Davison
Offered:
City First semester 2004 (Off-campus)
City Second semester 2005 (On-campus)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Students who successfully complete this subject should (1) have an enhanced appreciation of the policies and objectives underlying the laws relating to the protection of trade marks and other commercial designations; (2) be in a position to comment critically on those policies and objectives and to relate them to recent legislation; (3) have developed a detailed knowledge of the subject matter that is eligible for protection under these laws, the requirements for obtaining such protection and its scope, once obtained; (4) be in a position to provide detailed and comprehensive advice to traders and other parties on their rights and liabilities under these laws; (5) have a sound understanding of the operation and application of the rules governing the international protection of trade marks and commercial designations, and some knowledge of the models of protection provided by other jurisdictions; (6) have a clear appreciation of the arguments for and against developing a broader law of unfair competition or misappropriation.
Assessment: Research paper (3750 words): 50% + Take home exam (3750 words) or supervised exam (1.5 hours): 50%
Contact Hours: Intensive
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