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Postgraduate Diploma in IP Management, Seals and Historical Documentation

Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in IP Management, Seals and Historical Documentation. 8 modules covering Law 17/2001 (Trade Marks), Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 (European Union trade mark) and TMview. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Postgraduate Diploma in IP Management, Seals and Historical Documentation — studying from the United Kingdom

Classic vehicle restoration is a notable niche in the United Kingdom, supported by specialist workshops, heritage motoring events and a strong enthusiast community. Centres such as Bicester Heritage, Gaydon and the Midlands host restoration businesses, parts suppliers and engineering services for historic cars and motorcycles. Knowledge of historic materials, classic engine systems and conservation standards is valued. Organisations such as the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs and the Historic Vehicle Scheme support the sector.

Fees for the United Kingdom: £746 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom

  • Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC)
  • Historic Vehicle Scheme (HVS)
  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
  • Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

Typical roles

  • Classic Vehicle Restorer
  • Heritage Vehicle Technician
  • Restoration Engineer
  • Classic Motorcycle Specialist

Questions from the United Kingdom

Is there a UK professional body or regulation for classic vehicle restoration engineering?

Restoration is largely unregulated in the UK, with no statutory title for classic vehicle restorers. Relevant organisations include the Institute of the Motor Industry and specialist classic car clubs, which offer their own training and recognition. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by any national body, so their standing with these organisations is for them to decide.

Do UK classic car restorers, dealers or auction houses value private online engineering training?

The UK classic car sector tends to value hands-on craftsmanship, documented restoration projects and reputation. A private qualification may complement this by showing technical study, but it is unlikely to be the main factor in hiring or client decisions. Acceptance depends on each business.

Can I study this part-time from the UK, and does my employer need to pay?

The programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study part-time from anywhere in the UK, with no visa needed. Study ranges from 300 hours to 1,900 hours, and an assigned technical tutor supports you. Fees can be paid in instalments. Employer sponsorship is possible if your employer agrees, which is more common in larger firms.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain industrial and intellectual property rights in the automotive sector.

02

Analyse the protection of logos, emblems and seals.

03

Assess the legality of reproducing parts and their marking.

04

Manage historical documentation as a brand asset.

05

Organise a portfolio of intellectual property assets.

06

Compare protection across different international frameworks.

07

Develop an intellectual property management plan.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Industrial property manager wishing to specialise in IP Management, Seals and Historical Documentation.
  • Brand licensing adviser wishing to specialise in IP Management, Seals and Historical Documentation.
  • Brand heritage manager wishing to specialise in IP Management, Seals and Historical Documentation.
  • Corporate archive documentalist wishing to specialise in IP Management, Seals and Historical Documentation.
  • Compliance consultant for spare parts manufacturers wishing to specialise in IP Management, Seals and Historical Documentation.
  • Industrial property agent wishing to specialise in IP Management, Seals and Historical Documentation.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join car manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Law 17/2001 (Trade Marks)
  • Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 (European Union trade mark)
  • Regulation (EC) 6/2002 (Community designs)
  • Law 20/2003 (legal protection of industrial design)
  • Royal Legislative Decree 1/1996 (Intellectual Property Law)
  • Directive (EU) 2024/2823 (protection of designs)
  • ISO 15489-1 (records management)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Types of intellectual and industrial property rights
  2. 1.2Manufacturers' registered trade marks
  3. 1.3Industrial designs and their protection
  4. 1.4Patents and utility models
  5. 1.5Copyright in drawings and catalogues
  6. 1.6Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 on trade marks
  7. 1.7Design directive and repair clause
  8. 1.8Protection periods
  9. 1.9Public domain
  10. 1.10Case study: rights involved in a replica part
  1. 2.1History of brand emblems
  2. 2.2Licences to reproduce emblems
  3. 2.3Factory seals and supplier marks
  4. 2.4Historical approval marks
  5. 2.5Legitimate use in restoration
  6. 2.6Trade mark counterfeiting
  7. 2.7Customs and infringing goods
  8. 2.8Marking of licensed parts
  9. 2.9Well-known disputes
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: analysis of an emblem licence agreement
  1. 3.1Spare parts and the repair clause
  2. 3.2Vehicle replicas and continuation vehicles
  3. 3.3Rights over bodywork shapes
  4. 3.4Copies of patented parts
  5. 3.5Reverse engineering and its legality
  6. 3.6Trade secrets
  7. 3.7Liability of replica manufacturers
  8. 3.8Labelling as a reproduction
  9. 3.9Export of replicas
  10. 3.10Case study: legality of reproducing a wheel trim
  1. 4.1Factory drawings and technical data sheets
  2. 4.2Catalogues and workshop manuals
  3. 4.3Photographs and advertising material
  4. 4.4Ownership of historical archives
  5. 4.5Licences for use of documents
  6. 4.6Reproduction of manuals
  7. 4.7Digitisation and rights
  8. 4.8Orphan works
  9. 4.9Public and private archives
  10. 4.10Workshop: transfer of rights in an archive
  1. 5.1Inventory of intangible assets
  2. 5.2Registration of own trade marks and designs
  3. 5.3Trade mark monitoring
  4. 5.4Licence agreements
  5. 5.5Royalties and valuation
  6. 5.6Confidentiality agreements
  7. 5.7IP in workshop collaborations
  8. 5.8IP in research projects
  9. 5.9Defence against infringement
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: IP inventory of a restorer
  1. 6.1Document management systems
  2. 6.2Classification and metadata
  3. 6.3Version control
  4. 6.4Electronic signature and time-stamping
  5. 6.5Digital preservation
  6. 6.6Data protection
  7. 6.7Access and permissions
  8. 6.8Document auditing
  9. 6.9ISO 15489 and 30301 standards
  10. 6.10Case study: document system for a replica manufacturer
  1. 7.1Protection across different jurisdictions
  2. 7.2EUIPO and WIPO
  3. 7.3Madrid and Hague systems
  4. 7.4Differences with the United States
  5. 7.5Parallel imports
  6. 7.6Exhaustion of rights
  7. 7.7E-commerce and infringement
  8. 7.8Dispute resolution
  9. 7.9WIPO arbitration
  10. 7.10Workshop: international registration strategy
  1. 8.1Case study
  2. 8.2Rights inventory
  3. 8.3Risk analysis
  4. 8.4Licensing strategy
  5. 8.5Document management plan
  6. 8.6Marking policy
  7. 8.7Monitoring plan
  8. 8.8Budget
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is TMview, DesignView, Espacenet, Localizador OEPM, Zotero, in free, academic or trial versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for prior-art searches of trade marks and designs, analysis of emblem reproduction cases, and audits of intellectual property assets. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Case study

Explain industrial and intellectual property rights in the automotive sector.

Rights inventory

Analyse the protection of logos, emblems and seals.

Risk analysis

Assess the legality of reproducing parts and their marking.

Licensing strategy

Manage historical documentation as a brand asset.

Document management plan

Organise a portfolio of intellectual property assets.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Industrial property managerBrand licensing adviserBrand heritage managerCorporate archive documentalistCompliance consultant for spare parts manufacturersIndustrial property agent
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours a week, compatible with a full-time job.

The programme uses TMview, DesignView, Espacenet, Localizador OEPM, Zotero. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Please see the recognition policy when enrolling.

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