juris doctor graduate certificate in trade mark law and practice

the standard course can be completed in three-and-a-half years of full-time study. there are two intakes a year (in autumn and spring).

the subjects within the trade mark component of this course are available online by distance learning and require no on-campus attendance. all lectures, tutorials, course materials and assessments are distributed by a combination of web-based technology and electronic media. students conduct all communication with the lecturer by electronic means.

subjects in the jd component of the course are offered in face-to-face mode or blended mode (face-to-face and online).

note: the academic qualifications required to practice law include successfully completing a tertiary academic course in australia with a duration of at least three years' full-time study of law.

full time, on campus and distance
part time, on campus and distance

applicants must have completed a uts recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

for this course the equivalent qualification required is a bachelor's degree or a law qualification from an overseas jurisdiction. admission is at the discretion of the associate dean (education).

the english proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: academic ielts: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or toefl: paper based: 550-583 overall with twe of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or ae5: pass; or pte: 58-64; or cae: 176-184.

eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

rpl in the uts intellectual property (ip) courses is generally not granted for subjects not primarily directed to australian or new zealand law. exemption may be granted from 77905 preparing for intellectual property practice for:

• completion of a dedicated intellectual property subject in the last six years, and
• completion of a degree leading to practise as a legal practitioner, and
• a current australian practising certificate.

the trans-tasman intellectual property attorneys board (ttipab) - the body that registers australian and new zealand trade marks and patent attorneys - may not recognise subject exemptions recognised by uts students in the uts intellectual property courses. students intending to seek registration from the ttipab should seek rpl from the ttipab directly, and are advised to do this prior to seeking rpl towards the uts intellectual property courses.

subjects undertaken within the graduate certificate in trade mark law and practice (c11130), graduate certificate in intellectual property (c11229) and graduate diploma in intellectual property (c06099) are recognised within the juris doctor graduate certificate in trade mark law and practice.

recognition of prior learning information regarding the juris doctor graduate certificate in trade mark law and practice is available at postgraduate course information.

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prizes and awards

the juris doctor component of the course satisfies the requirements for admission as a lawyer to the supreme court of nsw, provided students undertake a plt program, such as the graduate certificate in professional legal practice (c11232).

subject to final board approval, where applicants have a requisite tertiary qualification as stipulated by the trans-tasman ip attorneys board for patent and trade marks attorneys, this course provides the accredited subjects which satisfy the educational requirements necessary for registration as a trade marks attorney in australia and new zealand. prospective students should check with the trans-tasman ip attorneys board for specific subjects required to be completed for registration.

subjects undertaken within the juris doctor component of the course are recognised within the master of legal studies (c04264), the graduate diploma in legal studies (c07122) and the graduate certificate in legal studies (c11264). students who have completed the juris doctor component may apply to internally transfer to the master's, graduate diploma or graduate certificate. candidates are not awarded the juris doctor but subjects undertaken are applied towards the master's, graduate diploma or graduate certificate.

students who successfully complete the juris doctor component at uts and have completed master of laws (c04143) equivalent subjects within the juris doctor, may apply for these subjects to be credited towards the master of laws (c04143).