Fees
This page sets out the fees for:
- Applying for a trade mark (including TM Headstart)
- Paying to register a trade mark
- Extensions of time
- Opposition
- Renewing a trade mark
- International trade marks
These fees are subject to change. GST does not apply to these statutory fees under Division 81 of the GST Act 1999.
Applying for a trade mark
From 1 December 2012 the approved means for filing a new trade mark application is using eServices, or by Business to Business (B2B) for approved businesses.
Our fees include incentives for customers to use an approved means for specific transactions. Customers that file in this way will benefit through a lower fee. Read more information about approved means.
The lower fee does not apply when filing a new trade mark application using mail, facsimile or at an IP Lodgement Counter.
Applying for a trade mark using eServices
| Item/Action | Fee |
|---|---|
| Trade Mark Application - With Pick List | $120 per Class |
| Trade Mark Application - Without Pick List | $200 per Class |
| Series Trade Mark Application - With Pick List | $270 per Class |
| Series Trade Mark Application - Without Pick List | $350 per Class |
The 'pick list' can assist you in identifying the class(es) your goods and/or services are best related to. Read more about classes of goods and services.
Applying for a TM Headstart using eServices
| Item/Action | Fee |
|---|---|
| TM Headstart New Request - per Class | $120 |
| TM Headstart New Representation - per Class | $120 |
| TM Headstart Additional Class Fee - per Class | $120 |
| TM Headstart Part 2 Fee - per Class | $80 |
Applying for a trade mark by other means
| Item/Action | Fee |
|---|---|
| Trade Mark Application | $220 per Class |
| Series Trade Mark Applicaiton | $370 per Class |
Paying to register a trade mark
| Item/Action | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee - Single Class | $300 |
| Registration Fee - Additional Classes | $300 |
Extensions of time
| Item/Action | Fee |
|---|---|
| Request for Extension of time to respond to an examiners report 15-21 months, where the final date of acceptance has NOT passed | $100 per month or part thereof from the acceptance due date |
| Request for Extension of time (S224) to respond to an examiners report, where the final date of acceptance HAS passed | $100 per month or part thereof from the acceptance due date |
| Request for Extension of time (S224) to pay an initial registration fee | $100 per month or part thereof from the registration due date |
| Extension of time to pay late renewal fees | $100 per class per month or part thereof from the renewal due date |
Opposition
| Item/Action | Fee |
|---|---|
| Filing an opposition to the registration of a trade mark | $250 per trade mark |
| Filing an opposition to an extension of time | $250 per trade mark |
| Filing an opposition to the removal of a trade mark | $150 per trade mark |
| Application for suspension of a trade mark opposition for the purpose of negotiations | No Fee |
| Application for permission to service a copy of further evidence in an opposition proceeding | $100 per trade mark |
| Application for removal of a registered trade mark for non use | $250 |
| Requesting or attending a trade mark hearing - Opposition | $600 |
| Requesting or attending a trade mark hearing - Other | $400 |
| New Fee - Filing written submissions when not attending a requested hearing | $100 |
| Extension of time to file a notice of opposition | $150 per month per trade mark |
| Extension of time to serve evidence in a trade mark opposition | $150 per month per trade mark |
Renewing a trade mark
From 1 July 2012 the approved means for renewing a trade mark is using eServices, or by Business to Business (B2B) for approved businesses.
When renewing a trade mark by another means from 1 July 2012 (for example by mail, facsimile or at an IP Lodgement counter) the lower fee will not apply.
Read more information about trade mark renewals including when you can pay, time periods and expiry.
| Item/Action | Fee using eServices | Fee by other means |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Mark Renewal - Single Class | $300 | $350 |
| Trade Mark Renewal - Additional Class | $300 | $350 |
International trade marks
We have an International Trade Mark Fee Calculator that can work out how much an international application will cost in Australian dollars. If you are paying directly to the International Bureau, you must use the fee calculator on the WIPO website to calculate the amount due in Swiss francs. Additional fees associated with Madrid service requests:
For more information, International trade mark fee calculator
Madrid
| Item/Action | Fee |
|---|---|
| Madrid Import Application | $370 |
| Madrid Import Application (additional classes) | $370 |
| IP Australia handling fee | AU$100 |
| Basic fee | 653 Swiss francs or 903 Swiss francs where there is any colour in the representation of the trade mark |
| Supplementary fee | 110 Swiss francs for each extra class over three classes. Note: If all designated countries require individual fees, the supplementary fee does not apply |
| Complementary fee(s) | 100 Swiss francs for each designated country, unless the country requires an individual fee |
| Individual fee(s) | Currently a large number of countries have individual fees. The list of individual fees is available on the WIPO website |
WIPO Fees
| WIPO form reference | WIPO form title | Swiss francs (CHF) | Australian Dollars (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM5 | Request to Change Ownership | 177 | 191 |
| MM6 | Request for limitations of the Goods and Services | 177 | 191 |
| MM7 | Request for Renunciation | Free | Free |
| MM8 | Request for the recording of a Cancellation of the International Registration | Free | Free |
| MM9 | Request for Change in Name and/or Address of Holder | 150 | 162 |
| MM10 | Request for Change in Name and/or Address of Representative | Free | Free |
More information
A full list of fees are available in Schedule 9 of the Trade Marks Regulations 1995.
Last Updated: 19/2/2013
