Apply for a trade mark


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Once you have chosen an appropriate trade mark, you must submit your application and go through an examination process before your trade mark can achieve registration status.

Before you apply you'll need to decide if registering a trade mark is appropriate for your brand, where you want to register it and what's involved in the application process.

You can file your completed application with the correct fees in several ways.

Online application

You can:

You will be given a numerical pre-filing number. After receiving the form we record your details on our database, process the fee payment and allocate a trade mark number.

You will then be sent a notice of filing which will include your trade mark application number and provide you with a copy of the details of your application and explain the examination process.

Other application methods

You can also apply:

  • by fax (using the for payment form credit cards) to our secure business transactions fax
  • by post (using the payment form for cheque, money order or credit card) to IP Australia
  • in person at an IP Lodgement Point by cash, cheque, money order, debit or credit card

Payment Form for Credit Cards, Cheques and Money Orders [ pdf 72 KB]

What to include

An application must include the following:

  • the name and contact details of the applicant
  • a representation of the trade mark
  • nomination of the relevant classes
  • a description of the goods and/or services to which it will apply
  • a translation of any part of your mark that is another language
  • the required fee.

Last Updated: 10/12/2011