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Trade Marks Forms & Publications

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Printed copies are also available from IP Australia offices.

TM Headstart
Applying for a Trade Mark
Making a Payment
Amendments, Assignments & Withdrawals
Extensions of Time under the General Provisions
Oppositions, Non Use Removal, and Hearings Proceedings
Trade Mark Information for Plant Trade Marks
Trade Mark Information for Divisional, Series and Certification Trade Marks
Availability of Trade Mark Documents
Lodgement Documents for Frequent Filers
Other
Trade Marks Manual of Practice and Procedure
Legislation Review

Please note fees apply when you complete and submit forms marked with *. To view our fees click here, or to view the payment options form click here.

TM Headstart

TM Headstart

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

Trade 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.

Application to Register a Trade Mark *

Trade Mark application form and instructions.

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

International 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.

Request for Expedited Examination of a Trade Mark Application

 

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.

Payment of Trade Mark Registration Fee *

Payment form for credit cards, cheques and money orders

Amendments, Assignments & Withdrawals

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

Application to Record Assignment or Transmission of a Trade Mark

Requirements for Recordal of an Assignment or transmission of a Trade Mark

Notice of Withdrawal of an Application or Cancellation of a Registration (fillable form)

Notification of Change of Name/Address/Address for Service

New Provisions for Amendments to Trade Mark Applications (as of 27/03/07)

Oppositions, Non Use Removal, and Hearings Proceedings

Information Guides

Information Guide for Opponents

Information Guide for Applicants

Overview of trade mark oppositions

Representing Yourself at a Trade Mark Hearing

Information guide - provision of written submissions or a written outline in respect to a hearing

Information guide to Evidence in Trade Mark Oppositions

Forms

Application for an Extension of Time to File a Notice of Opposition to the Registration of a Trade Mark *

Notice 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

Notice 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

Application for an Extension of Time to Serve Evidence in an Opposition Proceeding *

Application for suspension of a trade mark opposition for the purpose of negotiations

Application for Permission to serve a copy of Further Evidence in an Opposition Proceeding *

Application for an Extension of Time under the general provisions of Section 224 / Regulation 21.25 *

Application for Removal of a Trade Mark for non use *

Application for cessation of protection of a Protected International Trade Mark for non use *

Application for a Hearing or a Decision on the Written Record *

Application for an Award of Costs

Trade Mark Information for Plant Trade Marks

Intellectual 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

Certification Trade Marks

Information about registering certification trade marks (CTM).

Trade Mark Information for Class 33 Registrations

Information for Class 33 Trade Mark Registrations

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

Rules for Registered Certification Trade Marks

New Provisions for Divisional Trade Marks (as of 27/03/2007)

New Provisions for Series of Trade Marks (as of 27/03/2007)

 

Availability of Trade Mark Documents

Availability of Trade Mark Documents *

Request for Certified Copies or Photocopies *

 

Documents for Frequent Filers

Best Practice Guidelines for filing

Trade Mark Lodgement Schedule

Trade Mark Lodgement Schedule

For use when filing a batch of trademark documents

Trade Mark Correspondence Descriptors

Trade Mark Correspondence Descriptors

 

Other

Request for Renewal of the Registration of a Trade Mark *

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

Request for Deferment of Acceptance

Application to Record a Claim to Interest or Right in a Trade Mark

Best Practice Guidelines for filing

Trade Mark Correspondence Descriptors

Trade Mark Correspondence Descriptors

IP Australia's Information and Advice Policy (also available in General forms)

IP Australia's Refunds and Waivers Policy

What'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.

Trade Marks Manual of Practice and Procedure

Trade 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

Trade Marks Legislation Review - Paper 1

Trade Marks Legislation Review - Paper 2

Trade Marks Legislation Review - Paper 3