<p>1. Introduction<br />
2. The functions and characteristics of a trade mark in EU trade mark law<br />
3. Average consumer<br />
4. Influence of EU Law, statutory interpretation and possible divergence<br />
5. The UK register of trade marks<br />
6. Classification of goods and services<br />
7. UK registration procedure<br />
8. Community trade marks<br />
9. The Madrid system<br />
10. Absolute grounds for refusal of registration<br />
11. Relative grounds for refusal of registration<br />
12. Validity and removal of trade marks from the register<br />
13. Geographical indications and appellations of origin<br />
14. Collective and certification marks<br />
15. Dealings with trade marks<br />
16. Infringement<br />
17. Defences<br />
18. Exhaustion<br />
19. Competition law and trade marks<br />
20. The action for passing off<br />
21. Trade libel and threats<br />
22. Civil proceedings for trade mark infringement and passing off<br />
23. Evidence<br />
24. Criminal proceedings<br />
25. Customs powers and procedures<br />
26. Character and celebrity merchandising<br />
27. Company and business names<br />
28. The internet<br />
29. Human rights and trade marks</p>
