Take an in-depth look at a number of trade-mark issues that may or may not be encountered on a daily basis: official marks, plant
breeders’ rights marks, geographical indications, non-traditional marks, Distinguishing Guises and certification marks. You will also
explore some more detailed issues with respect to licensing, assignments and other amendments to the Register, and associated marks.
Curriculum
- Official Marks – filing, who can be public authority, test for confusion,
challenging an official mark
- Prohibited Marks – generic marks, obscene/immoral marks, portraits/
signatures/connection with living individual
- Plant Breeders Rights Marks – criteria, publication, objections
- Geographical Indications and indications for wines & spirits – legal
effect, agreement with EU, statement of objection
- Certification Marks – definition, standards, use requirement
- Non-traditional Marks – motion & hologram marks (new Practice
Notice); colour, sounds, scents, series marks; shapes & Distinguishing
Guises
- Assignments – preparation, recording of assignments, recordals of
other chains in title, association and dissassociation of marks
- Licensing Issues – preparation, use by licensee, oral licenses,
establishing control
Who
should participate
Trade-mark agent trainees (1 year minimum experience),
trade-mark agents (beginner to mid-level experience), in-house counsel, paralegals, trade-mark portfolio managers.
Course format
This online course includes: reading material, practical exercises (Q&A),
caselaw, assignments and past trade-mark agent exams. Assignments
will be reviewed weekly by instructors who will remain accessible
throughout the course. Students and instructors will participate in a
web-based discussion forum. The course will break from the week of
May 16, 2011 to facilitate participation in the INTA meeting.
Accreditation
Law Society of British Columbia
This module has been approved for 16 hours of continuing professional development by the Law Society of British Columbia.
Law Society of Saskatchewan
This module is approved for a total of 16 continuing professional development hours, including 4 hours in Ethics.
Law Society of Upper Canada and Barreau du Québec
Accreditation is pending with the Law Society of Upper Canada. Accreditation by the Barreau du Québec will be requested upon demand.
How
to Register
Online
Fax: please fax the completed registraton
form to 613.234.0671.
Mail: please mail the completed registration
form with payment to:
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
60 Queen Street, Suite 606, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5Y7
Registration deadline: March 18, 2011
Cancellation
policy
A refund will be granted up to
and including March 18, 2011, less a $50 cancellation fee.
Substitutions will be considered.
Inquiries
education@ipic.ca
613.234.0516
