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Trade Marks Forms & Publications

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TM Headstart

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The TM Headstart Service provides an assessment which can help you determine the suitability of your trade mark for registration.

Applying for a Trade Mark

Download acrobat readerTrade Marks Application Kit * (you can provide feedback on this kit)

This pack covers all the basic information you need when applying to register a trade mark: how to apply, what happens after filing and how to maintain your registration.

To find out how to pay, go to our Making a Payment page.

To download a printable copy of this brochure, click here. Alternatively, to order a copy of this brochure, please go to our online publication ordering page.

Download acrobat readerApplication to Register a Trade Mark * (fillable form)

Trade Mark application form and instructions.

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Download acrobat readerInternational Trade Marks Application Kit * (you can provide feedback on this kit)

This pack covers all the basic information you need when applying to register an International trade mark and filing under the Madrid Protocol: how to apply, what happens after filing and how to maintain your registration.

Note you may wish to also download the International Trade Mark Application Form and Instructions through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Site.

To find out how to pay, go to our Making a Payment page.

To download a printable copy of this brochure, click here. Alternatively, to order a copy of this brochure, please go to our online publication ordering page.

Download acrobat readerRequest for Expedited Examination of a Trade Mark Application

HTML fileAustralian Official Journal of Trade Marks

HTML fileSearch the Australian Official Journal of Trade Marks

 

Making a Payment

You can pay some trade mark fees online. To find out how, go to our Making a Payment page

Alternatively, you can use the forms below to make a payment.

Download acrobat readerPayment of Trade Mark Registration Fee (fillable form)

Download acrobat readerPayment form for credit cards, cheques and money orders

Amendments, Assignments & Withdrawals

Download acrobat readerRequest to Amend a Trade Mark Application or Registration (excluding Change of Name/Address Service)

Download acrobat readerApplication to Record Assignment or Transmission of a Trade Mark

Download acrobat readerRequirements for Recordal of an Assignment or transmission of a Trade Mark

Download acrobat readerNotice of Withdrawal of an Application or Cancellation of a Registration (fillable form)

Download acrobat readerNotification of Change of Name/Address/Address for Service

Download acrobat readerNew Provisions for Amendments to Trade Mark Applications (as of 27/03/07)

Oppositions, Non Use Removal, and Hearings Proceedings

Information Guides

Download acrobat readerInformation Guide for Opponents

Download acrobat readerInformation Guide for Applicants

Download acrobat reader Overview of trade mark oppositions

Download acrobat readerRepresenting Yourself at a Trade Mark Hearing

Download acrobat readerInformation guide - provision of written submissions or a written outline in respect to a hearing

Download acrobat readerInformation guide to Evidence in Trade Mark Oppositions

Forms

Download acrobat readerApplication for an Extension of Time to File a Notice of Opposition to the Registration of a Trade Mark *

Download acrobat readerNotice of Opposition (National) *

This is a notice of opposition to:

  • Section 52 - registration of a trade mark advertised as accepted
  • Section 96 - removal of a registered trade mark
  • Section 224 - extension of time for more than 3 months advertised for opposition

of the Trade Marks Act 1995

Download acrobat readerNotice for Opposition (International under the Madrid Protocol) *

This is a notice of opposition to:

  • Regulation 17A.29 - extension of protection for an International Registration Designating Australia (IRDA)
  • Section 96 - cessation of protection of a Protected International Trade Mark for non use (PITM) or
  • Section 224 - extension of time for more than 3 months advertised for opposition and which is in relation to an IRDA or PITM

of the Trade Marks Act & Regulations 1995

Download acrobat readerApplication for an Extension of Time to Serve Evidence in an Opposition Proceeding *

Download acrobat readerApplication for suspension of a trade mark opposition for the purpose of negotiations

Download acrobat readerApplication for Permission to serve a copy of Further Evidence in an Opposition Proceeding *

Download acrobat readerApplication for an Extension of Time under the general provisions of Section 224 / Regulation 21.25 *

Download acrobat readerApplication for Removal of a Trade Mark for non use *

Download acrobat readerApplication for cessation of protection of a Protected International Trade Mark for non use *

Download acrobat readerApplication for a Hearing or a Decision on the Written Record *

Download acrobat readerApplication for an Award of Costs

Trade Mark Information for Plant Trade Marks

Download acrobat readerIntellectual Property for Plants and Plant Materials

Information for applicants of Class 31 trade mark registration.

Trade Mark Information for Divisionals, Series or Certification Trade Mark

Download acrobat readerCertification Trade Marks

Information about registering certification trade marks (CTM).

Trade Mark Information for Class 33 Registrations

Download acrobat readerInformation for Class 33 Trade Mark Registrations

Information for applicants of Class 33 Trade Mark Registrations (which include wines).

Rules for Registered Certification Trade Marks

Download acrobat readerNew Provisions for Divisional Trade Marks (as of 27/03/2007)

Download acrobat readerNew Provisions for Series of Trade Marks (as of 27/03/2007)

 

Availability of Trade Mark Documents

Download acrobat readerAvailability of Trade Mark Documents *

Download acrobat readerRequest for Certified Copies or Photocopies *

 

Documents for Frequent Filers

Download acrobat readerBest Practice Guidelines for filing

Download acrobat readerTrade Mark Lodgement Schedule

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For use when filing a batch of trademark documents

Download acrobat readerTrade Mark Correspondence Descriptors

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Other

Download acrobat readerTop 10 Trade Mark Tips (for owners of registered trade marks)

Download acrobat readerRequest for Renewal of the Registration of a Trade Mark (fillable form)

***You can now pay trade mark registration and renewal fees online***

Download acrobat readerRequest for Deferment of Acceptance

Download acrobat readerApplication to Record a Claim to Interest or Right in a Trade Mark

Download acrobat readerBest Practice Guidelines for filing

Download acrobat readerTrade Mark Correspondence Descriptors

Word documentTrade Mark Correspondence Descriptors

Download acrobat readerIP Australia's Information and Advice Policy (also available in General forms)

HTML fileIP Australia's Refunds and Waivers Policy

Download acrobat readerWhat's in a Name? The Business Names Applicant Search Service

The Business Names Applicant Search Service helps you identify any registered trade marks which you may infringe when applying to register a business name. You may conduct the search yourself in one of our state offices, by searching the trade marks database over the Internet, or our trained staff can do it for you for a fee of $40.

Download acrobat readerDeclarations Fact Sheet

Download acrobat readerTrade Marks Declaration Form

Download acrobat readerTips on using IP Australia's online search facility


Trade Marks Manual of Practice and Procedure

HTML fileTrade Marks Manual of Practice and Procedure

The Australian Trade Marks Manual of Practice and Procedure is a reference manual used by trade mark staff at IP Australia.

Legislation Review

In 2002, IP Australia commenced a comprehensive review of the Trade Marks Act 1995. This review is now complete and the Act was amended as of 27 March 2007. Below are the consulation papers in relation to the review process

Download acrobat readerTrade Marks Legislation Review - Paper 1

Download acrobat readerTrade Marks Legislation Review - Paper 2

Download acrobat readerTrade Marks Legislation Review - Paper 3