Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice

What you will study

The course requires completion of 24 credit points of core subjects. As part of this course, students must complete Preparing for Intellectual Property Practice in their first session of study or be granted RPL for this subject. Each subject is valued at six credit points.

Subjects are timetabled annually, but not all subjects are offered every session. The UTS Timetable Planner enables current and future UTS students to view subject timetables.

Core Subjects

These are three accredited subjects that meet the knowledge requirements for registration as a Trade Marks Attorney with the Trans-Tasman Intellectual Property Attorneys Board (TTIPAB):

• Preparing for Intellectual Property Practice
• Trade Marks Law
• Trade Marks Practice

Electives

Select six credit points from the following subjects:

• Copyright Law
• Designs Law and Practice
• Global Aspects of Intellectual Property Law
• History and Theory of Intellectual Property
• Intellectual Property Commercialisation
• Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge
• Patent Law
• Research Paper

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must have one of the following:

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian doctorate, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study.
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 4/7.
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND Capacity to study the course demonstrated through relevant professional experience.
• The capacity to study the course is demonstrated through relevant professional experience.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate capacity to pursue the course, you must submit a Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:

• A 'Statement of Service' is provided by the employer.
• A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer.
• A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only).
• An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operation and the nature of the business.
• A business certificate of registration in the original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses).

Other supporting documentation

• Relevant work-related references.
• Personal statement outlining relevant professional experience and reasons for pursuing this course.

English language requirements

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning in the UTS Intellectual Property courses is generally not granted for subjects not primarily directed to Australian or New Zealand law.

Exemption may be granted from Preparing for Intellectual Property Practice for:

• Completion of a dedicated intellectual property subject in the last six years.
• Completion of a degree leading to practise as a legal practitioner.
• A current Australian Practicing Certificate.

The Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB) – the body that registers Australian and New Zealand trademarks 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 recognition of prior learning from the TTIPAB directly and are advised to do this prior to seeking recognition of prior learning towards the UTS Intellectual Property courses.

Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of a body of legal knowledge relating to the Australian legal system and laws and contemporary developments in law and its professional practice.
• Apply principles and approaches to ethical decision-making and professional responsibility in legal practice.
• Apply skills in legal research, critical analysis and evaluation to problems and questions in law.
• Reflect on Indigenous contexts to inform professional capabilities to work for and with Indigenous people across the legal sector.
• Generate solutions to legal issues through effective collaboration and communicate accurately and persuasively to a variety of audiences.

Career Outcomes

Graduates can seek registration as Australian trademark attorneys in Australia and New Zealand. Other career options include: IP lawyer, trade mark portfolio manager, policy maker and government regulator.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $21,005 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.

Tuition fees are charged:

• Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
• Based on the number of credit points you are enrolled in
• At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.