The following Scale of Charges outlines the official fees and
attorneys fees in Australian dollars, for charges typically applicable for the
filing, prosecution and maintenance of trade mark protection in Australia.
For information about charges and fees for trade mark matters in New Zealand,
please contact us.
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Government fee AU$
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Our fees AU$
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Total charge AU$
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Status report of known registration or application
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115+
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115+
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Filing applications
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Filing a trade mark in one class electronically
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160 |
800
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960
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Each additional class filed at the same time
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160 |
450
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610
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Each additional trade mark filed at the same time
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160 |
650
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810
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Filing two or more trade marks as a series
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310 |
900
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1210
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Reporting examination reports
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200#
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200#
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Responding to examination reports
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200#
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200#
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Preparing and filing evidence of use
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Time-based
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Time-based
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Preparation of submissions and attending hearing
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Time-based
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Time-based
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Application to extend deadline for gaining acceptance
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100 first month
100 per additional month |
200 first month
50 per additional month
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300 first month
150 per additional month
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Requesting expedited examination including preparation
and filing of supporting declaration
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250#
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250#
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One class: checking and forwarding Notification of
Acceptance, paying registration fee, entering into records, checking
and forwarding Certificate of Registration
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250
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400
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650
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Each additional class
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250
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250
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500
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Opposition
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Preparing and filing Notice of Opposition to
Registration
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250
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750+
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1000+
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Receiving and processing Notice of Opposition
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320+
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320+
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Extension of time for filing Notice of Opposition
or evidence
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150 first month
150 per additional month
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370+ first month
60 per additional month
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520+ first month
210 per additional month
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Additional charge where declaration required
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190
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190
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Preparation of evidence
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Time-based
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Time-based
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Lodging a request for hearing to determine an
opposition
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500
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350
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850
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One class: advising of renewal deadlines, renewing
registration and forwarding Certificate of Renewal
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300
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650
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950
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Each additional class |
300 |
200 |
500 |
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Assignment / License
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Preparation of a pro-forma assignment document |
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210
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210
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Preparation and filing application to record
assignment, checking recordal and advising |
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370+ |
370+ |
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Register entries
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Obtaining and forwarding a copy or certified copy of a
Register entry or other document |
50 |
95 |
145 |
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Preparing and forwarding list of potentially
conflicting applications (quarterly) |
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500 |
500 |
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Check on specific trade mark application (quarterly) |
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190 |
190
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GST of 10% will be added to our service fee, as and where applicable. Should you require details
of the minimum requirement to file a trade mark application in Australia, or
supply forms or a quotation for any items not listed above, please contact us.
The above noted charges are indicative only and we reserve the right to vary
our charges in cases of unusual length and/or complexity.
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