The IPIC Trademark Exam Prep Course is an in-depth program intended to prepare candidates for the Canadian Trademark Agent Examination.
Curriculum
The curriculum will cover topics tested in the exam:
- Pre-advertisement issues corresponding to PART A of the Exam including searching and availability, filing applications, responding to office actions, Section 12(2) and 14 affidavits.
- Post-advertisement issues corresponding to PART B of the Exam including opposition proceedings, Section 45 proceedings, licensing, assignments, renewals, infringement and passing off.
Format
The course is conducted online over 10 weeks and includes:
- comprehensive reading material
- weekly practice assignments reviewed by instructors
- simulated exam questions (Q&A)
- two webinar recordings focused on case law
- virtual discussion forum
A former Trademark Agent Examining Board member will offer guidance on preparing for and writing the Exam. Date and time to be confirmed.
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Assignments
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Assignment Due Dates
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UNIT 1
Trademark Searching & Availability Opinions
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June 24
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UNIT 2
Preparing and Filing the Trademark Application
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July 1
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UNIT 3
Examiner's Report – Conformity (Section 30)
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July 8
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UNIT 4
Examiner's Report – Inherent Registrability (Section 12)
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July 15
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UNIT 5
Examiner's Report – Entitlement (Section 16)
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July 22
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UNIT 6
Grounds of Opposition (Section 38(2)(a)) – Conformity
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July 29
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UNIT 7
Grounds of Opposition (Section 38(2)(b)) – Registrability
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August 5
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UNIT 8
Grounds of Opposition (Section 38(2)(a.1), (c), (d), (e) and (f)) – Bad Faith, Entitlement and Distinctiveness
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August 12
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UNIT 9
Registration, Renewals, Assignments, Licensing, Passing Off, Infringement, Combating Counterfeit Products Act
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August 19
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UNIT 10
Section 45 Proceedings and Expungement
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August 26
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Is this course right for you?
The course is aimed at candidates who possess an understanding of:
- the basic principles of trademark law, including descriptiveness, distinctiveness, confusion, and entitlement;
- the trademark process from filing to registration and beyond, including exposure to office actions involving technical and substantive objections, and to assignments and licensing;
- opposition and summary non-use cancellation proceedings, including exposure to opposition pleadings and evidence.
Testimonials
Tuition
IPIC Member: $1,200 plus applicable tax
Non-Member: $1,500 plus applicable tax
Tuition
Enrollment is limited; should it become necessary to restrict the number of participants, preference will be given to those planning to sit for the 2022 Trademark Agent Examination.
Registration Deadline: June 16, 2022
Financial aid may be available for students whose tuition fees are not paid by an employer. Applicants will be considered on the basis of their annual income. Please contact the IPIC office at admin@ipic.ca or 613-234-0516.
Cancellation Policy
A refund will be granted up to and including June 13, 2022, less a $100 cancellation fee. Substitutions will be considered.
Inquiries
For more information on the course:
admin@ipic.ca
613-234-0516
Program subject to change.
