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.
- Searching
- Filing application
- Prosecution
- Opposition
- Hearing
- Renewal
- Assignment / License
- Register entries
- Watch service
| Government fee AU$ | Our fees AU$ | Total charge AU$ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status report of known registration or application | 120 + | 120 + | |
| Proprietor name search | 400 + | 400 + | |
| Register search for identical mark | 300 + | 300 + | |
| Trade mark register search | 750 + | 750 + | |
| Trade mark availability search, including trademarks, business names, company names, domain names and telephone directories | 1200-1600 + | 1200-1600 + | |
Filing applications |
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| Filing a trade mark in one class electronically | 160 | 800 | 960 |
| Each additional class filed at the same time | 160 | 450 | 610 |
| Each additional trade mark filed at the same time | 160 | 650 | 810 |
| Filing two or more trade marks as a series | 310 | 900 | 1210 |
Prosecution |
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| Reporting examination reports | 220 # | 220 # | |
| Responding to examination reports | 220 # | 220 # | |
| Preparing and filing evidence of use | Time-based | Time-based | |
| Preparation of submissions and attending hearing | Time-based | Time-based | |
| Application to extend deadline for gaining acceptance | 100 first month 100 per additional month |
220 first month 75 per additional month |
320 first month 175 per additional month |
| Requesting expedited examination including preparation and filing of supporting declaration | 300 # | 300 # | |
Registration |
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| One class: checking and forwarding Notification of Acceptance, paying registration fee, entering into records, checking and forwarding Certificate of Registration | 250 | 400 | 650 |
| Each additional class | 250 | 250 | 500 |
Opposition |
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| Preparing and filing Notice of Opposition to Registration | 250 | 800 + | 1050 + |
| Receiving and processing Notice of Opposition | 350 + | 350 + | |
| Extension of time for filing Notice of Opposition or evidence | 150 first month 150 per additional month |
400 + first month 100 per additional month |
550+ first month 250 per additional month |
| Additional charge where declaration required | 200 | 200 | |
| Preparation of evidence | Time-based | Time-based | |
Hearing |
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| Lodging a request for hearing to determine an opposition | 500 | 400 | 900 |
Renewal |
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| One class: advising of renewal deadlines, renewing registration and forwarding Certificate of Renewal | 300 | 650 | 950 |
| Each additional class | 300 | 200 | 500 |
Assignment / License |
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| Preparation of a pro-forma assignment document | 300 + | 300 + | |
| Preparation and filing application to record assignment, checking recordal and advising | 400 + | 400 + | |
Register entries |
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| Obtaining and forwarding a copy or certified copy of a Register entry or other document | 50 | 100 | 150 |
Watch service |
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| Preparing and forwarding list of potentially conflicting applications (quarterly) | 500 | 500 | |
| Check on specific trade mark application (quarterly) | 250 | 250 | |
# Plus professional time
+ Plus additional time for lengthy searching or reporting
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.
