The number of European Union Trade Marks filed every year exceeds 150 000 applications, whereas the number of Community Design applications filed on a yearly basis exceeds 100 000. In addition, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) receives oppositions in excess of 20 000, more than 1 000 invalidity actions and close to 3 000 appeals to the Boards. In this context, this University Diploma provides a unique opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners, academics and EUIPO officials the ins and outs of these EU uniform IP rights. The training program has the objective of providing a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of European and comparative trade mark and design law. It will focus on the following areas:

• Filing applications for the registration of European Union trade marks and Community designs.
• Responding to office actions, initiating oppositions, invalidity and appeal proceedings and responding thereto.
• Infringement and litigation.

The Diploma in “European Union Trade Mark and Community Design Law” is a professional training program for practitioners (and future practitioners) active in this area. It has been particularly designed to prepare candidates for the French Qualifying Exams in trade marks and designs and for professional examinations leading to a career as a judge or an attorney.

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