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Search our trade marks databases
IP Australia provides useful services to our clients, such as free access to our databases over the
Internet.
Important: Please read our Disclaimer
regarding use of IP Australia's database services.
We recommend that you obtain professional advice before significant business decisions are made based on published trade mark documents, or if assistance is needed in searching Australian or worldwide trade mark documentation or in interpreting the results of trade mark searches.
ATMOSS – The Australian Trade Marks Online Search System
Trade Marks Image Viewer
Trade Marks Mainframe
Business Names Applicant Search Service
TM Headstart
Australian trade mark databases
Trade mark applicants are able to search for similar trade marks, basic trade mark details and an
image of the trade mark if applicable.
There are 3 main trade mark enquiry facilities available. These facilities enable you to access trade
marks databases for information about trade mark applications and registered trade marks.
1. The
Australian Trade Marks Online Search System (ATMOSS)
ATMOSS
allows you to conduct searches using a range of criteria. It is designed to
help trade mark applicants to search for similar trade marks, providing all
the most important details of trade marks in our database, including words and
images, owner details and goods and services claimed. Online help is available.
ATMOSS Search Tools
ATMOSS also provides links to several search tools to assist applicants in
the application process.
Classification search and list of class headings
A search of goods and services descriptions included in the Nice Classification list as well as IP Australia's Office Determinations. This will help applicants decide which class their goods and/or services fall into.
Search for Image Descriptors
Applicants can search the standard list of terms used to index trade marks
containing pictures, logos etc. These terms can then be used to search in
ATMOSS for trade marks containing similar images. A consolidated list of these
terms with some examples can also be found in the attached document.
 Glossary of Image Descriptors
Search for Australian Surnames
This is a tool used to assess how common a surname is in Australia. Trade Marks that consist of common surnames may be difficult to register.
Search for International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances
This is a search of the database of International Nonproprietary Names (INN). These are generic names identifying pharmaceutical substances or active pharmaceutical ingredients identified by the World Health Organisation and not available for registration for pharmaceutical goods.
2. Trade
Marks Image Viewer
Note: the Image Viewer has been replaced with an updated version.
If you have any questions about the new viewer please email assist@ipaustralia.gov.au
The Trade Marks Image Viewer can be used to view trade marks which contain
pictures or fancy typescripts by number or by a range of numbers. Please note
that both word and image trade marks may also be viewed through the ATMOSS Trade
Mark Search along with their full details.
3. Trade Marks
Mainframe
The trade marks mainframe database contains the Register of Trade Marks and
records all signs which are protected within Australia under the trade mark
legislation.
Protection is available under a single class or a combination of 45 separate
classes for goods and services.
The database consists of bibliographical information without images. The trade
mark graphics are described in a stylised manner which defines each component
of the sign.
The bibliographical information includes trade mark application and registration
details such as applicant or owner, filing date, class, status and specification
of goods and/or services.
It includes all trade marks in force and all applications since 1985. It also
includes all trade marks that were in force in 1985 even if they have since
lapsed or ceased.
The software has search facilities which let you identify details of identical
or similar trade marks.
Please note that both word and image trade marks can also be retrieved through
the simple ATMOSS Trade Mark Search.
Accessing our mainframe databases
You can download the software
to access our mainframe databases from the patents section of this site.
When can I use the databases?
Our databases are not available on Wednesday evenings between 8 pm-12 pm and
from Friday 9 pm to Saturday 9 am (Australian EST), when regular development
and maintenance is undertaken.
Training is available in Australian capital cities on a regular basis.
For more information, please e-mail:
assist@ipaustralia.gov.au.
Business Names Applicant Search Service
The Customer Support Centre provides a professional search service called the
Business Names Applicant Search Service (BASS) for a fee of $40. Our staff will
conduct a thorough search of the database and issue a report showing if there
is an existing registered trade mark which is identical or very similar to your
proposed business name. If you pay by credit card you can apply for a search
simply by calling 1300 651 010 during normal business hours. We will report
back to you within one business day.
If you would like further information about BASS, you can download the BASS
information sheet below or contact the Trade Marks Office helpline on 1300 651
010 or e-mail assist@ipaustralia.gov.au.
Alternatively, you can visit an IP Australia State Office and conduct a search
of the trade mark database, at no cost. Patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys,
trade mark agents or professional search firms will also search for you.
What's
in a Name? The Business Names Applicant Search Service
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