This one-day trade mark administrator training course has been specifically designed for trade mark administrators, formalities assistants and other IP support staff dealing with trade marks.
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of trade mark administration, record-keeping and handling the process of applying for and registering a trade mark. It will bring you up to date with potential pitfalls to be aware of and the practicalities of timeframes, sanctions and office practices at the UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO.
The key topics covered include:
- What trade marks are
- How to choose new trade marks
- The process of registration at UKIPO, EUIPO, WIPO
- Dealing with contentious proceedings
- Recording changes on the Trade Mark Register
- Administration of your domain name portfolio
The expert trainer will use her extensive experience and knowledge to bring the topics alive and work through a number of case studies throughout the sessions to ensure delegates get the most from this course. There will also be time during the course to ask your specific questions and to network with other delegates.
Benefits of attending
By attending this course you will:
- Improve your understanding of the trademark process
- Learn how to register your trademark using the most commonly used registration systems
- Understand the importance of accuracy in your role
- Gain practical time-saving tips
- Get insights into best practices
Certification:
- CPD: 6 hours for your records
- Certificate of completion
Speakers
Victoria Silk,
BATVictoria Silk is Senior Counsel, Trade Marks – New Category Products for BAT. She is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and in-house Counsel. She qualified in London in 2005 and spent 6 years in-house with ICI paints before becoming Virgin’s in-house Trade Mark Attorney in Geneva in 2011. She joined BAT in 2017.
Who Should Attend
This course has been designed specifically for:
- Trademark/patent administrators
- Formalities assistants
- Legal assistants
- Paralegals
- IP support staff
- Others wishing to learn more about trademark administration
