About the course

This course provides a practical approach to trade mark law that equips participants with the necessary skills to deal with issues that arise in practice.

The programme focuses on the legal principles and practical procedures for registering a trade mark at the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland (IPOI), the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). It also illustrates how students can deal with objections and oppositions. In addition, the certificate examines the process of managing a trade mark portfolio and dealing with revocation and invalidity.

What will you learn?

On completion of this training programme, participants will have:

• an in-depth understanding of the legal issues pertaining to trade mark law;

• an ability to apply for registration of trade marks at the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland, EUIPO and WIPO;

• a detailed knowledge of examination, publication, oppositions procedures;

• the skills to manage a trade mark portfolio in practice;

• the ability to take an action for infringement of a registered/unregistered trade mark; and

• a very sound basis for preparing for the registered trade mark agent exam offered by the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland.

This course will be of interest to solicitors, barristers and trainees who are working in the area of intellectual property, or to IP professionals. It also assists with preparing for the Registered Trade Mark Agent exam which is offered by the IPOI.

Learn more and apply

This course commenced on 7 November. However late applicants can access all content on demand.

• Apply for the Certificate in Trade Mark Law

For further information visit: www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre or contact  
Suzanne Crilly, course leader.