Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property

Note

This course is only available by distance mode. International students are not eligible for a student visa to study this course in Australia.

Professionals seeking registration as Trans-Tasman patent attorneys or Australian trade marks attorneys will benefit from this course, which is part of the suite of course in the UTS Intellectual Property Program, the first in Australia to meet all educational requirements for both registrations. Depending on the subjects taken, graduates may seek registration as a trade marks attorney in Australia and may fulfil part of the educational requirements for registration as a Trans-Tasman patent attorney in Australia and New Zealand.

This fully online program offers flexibility and eliminates the need for physical attendance, covering trade mark and patent systems, design law, and professional conduct in Australia and New Zealand.

You will develop the expertise to advise on IP infringement, validity, and compliance, with optional modules for broader IP knowledge.

The course prepares you for roles such as portfolio manager, or policy maker, IP specialist if you are a legal practitioner and is suitable for overseas attorneys seeking local registration. Arts administrators or media professionals may enhance career options through building expertise in the commercialisation or management of intellectual property assets.

The unique feature of this course is that it may be undertaken entirely online, removing the need for students to attend face-to-face classes.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian doctorate, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 4/7

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND Capacity to study the course demonstrated through relevant professional experience

OR

• Capacity to study the course demonstrated through relevant professional experience

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate capacity to pursue the course:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
• Relevant work-related references
• Personal statement outlining relevant professional experience and reasons for pursuing this course

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian doctorate, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 4/7

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND Capacity to study the course demonstrated through relevant professional experience

OR

• Capacity to study the course demonstrated through relevant professional experience

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate capacity to pursue the course:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
• Relevant work-related references
• Personal statement outlining relevant professional experience and reasons for pursuing this course

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

• Intellectual Property Lawyer
• IP Portfolio Manager
• Policy Advisor
• Policy Analyst
• Regulatory Officer
• Trade Marks Attorney
• Copyright Officer
• In-house Legal Counsel
• Trade Mark Examiner