# Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice

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## Study Law at UTS

UTS is a leading provider of law courses relevant to the patent and trade marks profession. The Juris Doctor (JD) Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice is designed for international and non-law graduates, providing a pathway to a fascinating and impactful career as a legal practitioner and trade marks attorney.

The Juris Doctor component qualifies as an Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 master's degree. The flexible nature of the JD allows students to work while they study and to tailor their workload to suit professional and personal commitments. The course may be undertaken entirely online, removing the need for students to attend face-to-face classes.

With UTS, your learning will go beyond the textbook, giving you valuable industry insights and practical skills in this specialised and in-demand field. Flexible learning means you can choose the pace and presentation that works best for you, with the unique option to complete this program entirely online. Armed with an up-to-date, academically rigorous education, you'll graduate ready to kick-start your future in trade marks and intellectual property law.

As an Australian student, you have the chance to apply for a [Commonwealth Supported Place](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/fees-and-payment/domestic-student-tuition-fees/commonwealth-supported) for this course. Find out if you meet the criteria and learn the steps to apply.

Part of the [Faculty of Law](https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculties/law).

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## EXPLORE

## Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice

### CODE

**UTS:** C04364 (version 1)

### DURATION

3.5 years full time

### INTAKE

Autumn Session 2026\
Spring Session 2026\
Autumn Session 2027\
Spring Session 2027

[View important dates](#admissions)

### COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students\
$58,197.00

Indicative total tuition fee for domestic students\
$150,240.00

[More on fees](#admissions)\

### LOCATION

City campus

## What you’ll study

This flexible, adaptable degree can be completed part or full-time, online, or in-person for the JD component. Within this program, you’ll undertake a number of core JD subjects to establish your fundamental knowledge of Australian law and its various applications. \
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Your choice of Options and Legal Theory subjects in areas like jurisprudence, international law and environmental ethics will see you attain specialised knowledge. Through your Trade Mark Law and Practice stream, you’ll develop vital theoretical and practical capabilities in your future area of practice.

## Subjects at a glance

- ### Core subjects

  | Subject Code | Subject Name |
  | --- | --- |
  | 70102 | Foundations of Law |
  | 70114 | Criminal Law and Procedure |
  | 70311 | Torts |
  | 70211 | Contracts |
  | 70103 | Ethics Law and Justice |
  | 70104 | Civil Practice |
  | 70327 | Introduction to Property and Commercial Law |
  | 70317 | Real Property |
  | 71116 | Remedies |
  | 70106 | Principles of Public International Law |
  | 70109 | Evidence |
  | 70517 | Equity and Trusts |
  | 70617 | Administrative Law |
  | 70107 | Principles of Company Law |
  | 70616 | Australian Constitutional Law |
  | 77889 | Trade Marks Law |
  | 77890 | Trade Marks Practice |
  | 77905 | Preparing for Intellectual Property Practice |

[See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/course/current/c04364)

## Typical course program

You’ll be encouraged to acquire an in-depth understanding of the Australian legal system and how it relates to the protection of trademarks and the prevention of unfair trading. You'll explore patent rules and specifications and be prepared to apply reasoning, judgement and analysis to advise and negotiate issues of infringement, validity and compliance.

### 

1. 15
   :   Core Law subjects
2. 1
   :   Legal theory option
3. 4
   :   Trade mark Law Options
4. 3
   :   Options subjects

1. #### First year

   You’ll commence your studies by building your essential foundational understanding of the Law. You’ll cover subjects like ethics, criminal law and procedure, contracts, torts and Australian Constitutional Law.
2. #### Second year

   Your second year will see you enhance your legal understanding into areas like property, commercial, civil and international law. You’ll also learn about evidence, equity and trusts, giving you a holistic understanding of the role of Law in our modern society.
3. #### Third year

   Your third year will see you complete your core subjects before building specialist knowledge of Trade Mark Law and Practice. You’ll curate your learning with your choice of electives in areas such as design law and practice, intellectual property and patent law.
4. #### Fourth Year

   You’ll round out your degree with your choice of Options subjects. These span a wide range of topics from criminal law to human rights, technology and more, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your insight into areas of particular interest.

#### First year

You’ll commence your studies by building your essential foundational understanding of the Law. You’ll cover subjects like ethics, criminal law and procedure, contracts, torts and Australian Constitutional Law.

#### Second year

Your second year will see you enhance your legal understanding into areas like property, commercial, civil and international law. You’ll also learn about evidence, equity and trusts, giving you a holistic understanding of the role of Law in our modern society.

#### Third year

Your third year will see you complete your core subjects before building specialist knowledge of Trade Mark Law and Practice. You’ll curate your learning with your choice of electives in areas such as design law and practice, intellectual property and patent law.

#### Fourth Year

You’ll round out your degree with your choice of Options subjects. These span a wide range of topics from criminal law to human rights, technology and more, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your insight into areas of particular interest.

[See typical course program in the UTS Handbook](https://handbook.uts.edu.au/courses/c04364)

## Course highlights

You’ll be encouraged to acquire an in-depth understanding of the Australian legal system and how it relates to the protection of trade marks and the prevention of unfair trading. You’ll explore trade mark office rules for both Australia and New Zealand and be prepared to apply reasoning, judgment and analysis to advise and negotiate issues of infringement, validity and compliance.

## Industry accreditation

Students who undertake a Practical Legal Training (PLT) program, like the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice, are eligible for admission as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of NSW.

Subject to final board approval, where applicants have a requisite tertiary qualification as stipulated by the Trans-Tasman Intellectual Property Attorneys Board (TTIPAB), this course satisfies the knowledge requirements necessary for registration as a Trade Marks Attorney in Australia. Prospective students should check with the TTIPAB for specific subjects required to be completed for registration.

## Admissions information

## Admissions information

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- ### Scholarships and prizes
- ### Course duration
- ### Admission requirements
- ### Domestic course fees
- ### Inherent requirements
- ### Professional recognition
- ### Recognition of prior learning
- ### Important notes

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Careers

## Your future career

With a Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice, you’ll have an extensive, practical understanding of the Australian legal system and the way in which trade marks are protected under it as well as under the New Zealand legal system. You’ll be a critical and analytical thinker with the capacity to blend the latest knowledge with best practice in a professional trade marks law setting. \
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With your advanced specialised legal knowledge, you’ll be prepared to enter a range of law settings to consult, mediate and advise on matters of trade marks law. As part of the course, you can complete Practical Legal Training (PLT) to become eligible for registration as a professional lawyer.

## Career options

“From the first year of the Juris Doctor I was inspired by my lecturers and tutors to think differently about everyday issues impacting society, through to complex legal problems. The JD at UTS is practical, pragmatic and industry-focused and that’s what I was really looking for.”

Jock Steel

Senior Legal Counsel

“UTS is the perfect place to study and get to know Sydney better. Being in the city would bring me closer to work opportunities, with many top-tier law firms located in the city.”

Thomas Boban

Juris Doctor

### Where you’ll study

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Hone your advocacy skills and legal acumen at our meticulously designed Moot Court, designed to mirror the real-life courtroom experience of the NSW Supreme and District Courts.

Access state-of-the-art learning spaces, such as our exclusive Postgraduate Study Lounge designed for knowledge sharing, collaboration and focused study.

Enjoy city views from our semi-enclosed and naturally ventilated Winter Garden balconies with feature planting.

Why UTS?

## Why study Law at UTS

With a Law degree at UTS you'll gain work-ready skills and learn how to ethically use law and new technologies to create positive social change.

Employers value our graduates for their problem-solving, collaborative skills and lateral thinking. Our degrees are flexible, with content developed in consultation with industry. We offer practical learning opportunities, including in-house legal counsel, legal centres and firms, and summer clerkship programs.

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