Intellectual Property Litigation and Advocacy Certificate
Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-07-27 | 2023-04-01 |
2023-10-01 | 2023-07-01 |
2024-01-05 | 2023-10-01 |
2024-04-01 | 2024-01-01 |
Program Overview
Introduction:
Nottingham Law School offers Certificates in IP Litigation and IP Advocacy enabling practitioners to obtain The Higher Courts Litigation Certificate issued by the Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) granting the holder rights to litigate intellectual property matters before the civil courts of England and Wales.
This is an Advanced Litigation Skills Course for registered Patent Attorneys and registered Trade Mark Attorneys (see bullet point 2 below) and should not be confused with the Basic Litigation Skills Course required to be completed by all Patent Attorneys and Trade Mark Attorneys registered after 31.12.12. (see bullet point 1 below).
Intellectual Property Regulation Board Litigation Rights:
It should be noted that although the certificates include advocacy, successful completion of the two certificates will not entitle Patent Attorneys and Trade Mark Attorneys to apply to IPReg for The Higher Courts Advocacy Certificate. This certificate is awarded by IPReg following successful completion of a further course dedicated to the teaching and practice of advocacy skills at the highest level. It is parallel to the Higher Rights of Audience Solicitors’ qualification.
The IP Litigation and IP Advocacy courses are operated under the aegis of the Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg). The content of the skills and substantive subjects is prescribed by written outcomes drafted by Nottingham Law School and approved and accredited by IPReg. The tuition, together with the form and content of the assessment regime, is monitored rigorously by internal and external examiners.
The IP Litigation and the IP Advocacy courses, are designed for:
The courses are delivered to suit busy schedules and minimise time spent away from the office. The courses will enhance:
*The courses are accredited by the Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg). Successful completion of the two courses, which are assessed by way of written examination and oral advocacy, will entitle candidates to apply for registration with IPReg for the Higher Courts Litigation Certificate.
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Program Outline
What you’ll study
Intellectual Property Litigation Certificate
Intellectual Property Advocacy Certificate
Module one
: Case Analysis and Case Theory, Drafting and Case PreparationThe following topics will be covered:
Module two
: Project and Case Management, Funding and Costing and Interim ApplicationsThe following will be covered:
Module three
: ADR, Witness Evidence, Trial Preparation, Risk Analysis and SettlementThe following topics will be covered:
The following topics will be covered:
How you’re taught
Assessment methods:
Course dates
Module | Dates |
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Module 1 | 23-25 November 2023 |
Module 2 | 15-17 February 2024 |
Module 3 | 25-27 April 2024 |
Module 4 | 12-14 June 2024 (Wednesday to Friday) |
Assessment dates
Assessment | Dates |
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Written paper | Thursday 30 May 2024 (provisional) |
Advocacy | Saturday 15 June 2024 (provisional) |
Careers and employability
These courses provide professional training for Trade Mark Attorneys, Patent Attorneys and other professionals working in the field of Intellectual Property Law.