Trade Mark Fee Guide - IP Australia Fees
Last Updated:
The following table contains prescribed IP Australia fees relating to Australian trade marks. Official Trade Mark Fees are prescribed under the Trade Marks Regulations 1995 (Cth).
For more information, please read our general article about Trade Marks.
This information is intended as a guide only. To obtain an estimate of likely trade mark costs for your particular circumstances, we recommend that you contact us for further information.
Beware of Scams
Criminals frequently attempt to scam individuals and businesses out of money.
This can include by:
- sending fake invoices, notices or requests for payment
- offering to provide services (such as Trade Mark Registration, Publication or Renewal Services) at significantly inflated cost
- making false or misleading claims relating to your payment or lodgement olbigations, or your entitlement to a refund
- attempting to steal personal information, passwords and usernames to gain unauthorised access to your government accounts
Often, these scams might look like a legitimate invoice or come from an organisation with an official-sounding name.
Before paying any trade mark fee, check to make sure the invoice or payment request is genuine. If in doubt, contact IP Australia or your trusted professional adviser to verify the fee.
Australian Government Agences will never request payment using Gift Cards, Gift Vouchers, iTunes Cards or Google Play Cards.
Trade Mark Fees — Australia
Item
Before 1 October 2020
From 1 October 2020
Unit
New Applications
Filing a new Standard Trade Mark Application
(with picklist)
250
250
per class
(without picklist)
330
400
per class
Filing a new Series Trade Mark Application
(with picklist)
400
400
per class
(without picklist)
480
550
per class
Filing a new Headstart Request
(Part 1 Fee - Initial Request)
200
200
per class
(Amendment to add Additional Class)
200
200
per class
(Amendment to change Representation)
150
150
per class
(Part 2 Fee - Convert to Standard Application)
130
130
per class
Amendments
Request for amendment of application to add additional class to a standard application
350
450
per class
Request for amendment of application to add additional class to a series mark application
500
600
per class
Extensions of Time - Deadline for Acceptance
Request for Extension of Time - Deadline for Acceptance
100
100
per month
Opposition Proceedings & Hearings
Filing a Notice of Intention to Oppose (against pending trade mark application)
250
250
per mark
Filing a Notice of Opposition (against a requested amendment or against an extension of time longer than 3 months)
250
250
per mark
Filing a Request for Oral Hearing in an Opposition Proceeding
600
—
per mark
Attending an Oral Hearing in an Opposition Proceeding (after first day)
600
—
per day
Filing a Request for Oral Hearing in another proceeding
400
—
per mark
Attending an Oral Hearing in another proceeding (less fee paid to request the hearing)
400
—
per mark
Filing a Request for a Hearing
—
400
per mark
Hearings
by In-Person Hearing
—
800
per day*
by Other Means (eg videoconference)
—
600
per day*
by Written Submissions Only
—
400
per mark*
(*less any fee paid to request the hearing)
Registrar Decision without a Hearing or Request for Hearing
—
400
per mark
Request for Extension of Time - Opposition Proceedings
150
150
per month
Renewal
Renewal of Registration (10 years)
400
400
per class
Additional fee for late renewal of Registration (up to 6 months after expiry date)
100
100
per month
Removal (Non-Use Action)
Filing an Application for Removal of a Registered Trade Mark for Non-Use
250
250
per mark
Document Retrieval Requests
Requesting not more than 3 documents relating to a single trade mark
50
50
per document
Requesting 4 or more documents relating to a single trade mark
200
200
per request
Additional fee for expedited dispatch of documents
—
20
per request
Notes
- IP Australia Fees are payable in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- IP Australia fees are exempt from Australian GST.
- The above fees are charged by IP Australia for the relevant service and do not include professional fees and other costs that may be payable to a legal representative. IP Australia fees are subject to change without notice.
- The above fees are based on filing via preferred means. Filing by other means (eg mail) may incur additional fees.
This post is intended for general information only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. You should obtain appropriate professional advice for your circumstances or contact us for further assistance.
Connect
Mail
PO Box 5159
Mt Gravatt East Queensland 4122
Mt Gravatt East Queensland 4122
Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (AEST).
Closed Public Holidays.
Meetings by appointment only.
Closed Public Holidays.
Meetings by appointment only.