Australia Trademark Registration
Basic Fees (One mark one class)Search: USD 200 Application: USD 800 Registration: USD 200
Unless otherwise
indicated, Australia Trademark Registration stated in this quotation refers to
trademark registrations in accordance with the Trade Marks Act 1995. All fees in this quotation are valid until 30 September 2023.
The legal basis of Australia's
trademark is the Trade Marks Act 1995. Australia is a member of the Paris
Convention and the Madrid Union. Australia adopts first-to-use basis for
trademark protection. Trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the
date of application and could be renewed for 10 years before the expiry date.
IP
Australia will not issue paper Certificate of Registration for the
registrations, only an electronic Certificate of Registration will be issued.
Service
Fees (USD)
Word mark search (optional)
200
Application (20 items)
- First class
- Each additional class
800
650
Registration
200
* Each 10 items (less than 10 items will be calculated as 10 items) in excess of 20 will be charged at USD10.
The
fees cover the following services:-
(1) Conduct 1-time preliminary identical search
for word mark – without report;
(2) Analysis the registrability of the mark;
(3) Classify the goods/services;
(4) Translate the goods/services into the
specified language (first 20 items at no cost);
(5) Country-specific adaptation and conversion of
goods/services designation where applicable (first 20 items at no cost).
Notes:
(1) All fees are exclusive of bank charges, priority
claim, notarization or legalization fees, courier fees (mailing of Power of
Attorney or Certificate of Registration) and taxes, if any.
(2) The fees quoted above apply only to trademark
applications which are unrejected, unopposed and proceed without any
complications. If the application is being rejected or opposed or complication
is incurred, we can help to respond and our fees will be quoted upon request.
| (1) | A duly completed trademark search/registration order form (to be provided by Kaizen). |
| (2) | A soft copy of the trademark in JPEG format. |
| (3) | A copy of identity proof of the applicant (passport for individuals and Business Registration Certificate/Certificate of Incorporation for companies). |
| (4) | A priority document when priority is claimed (extra charge will be charged for filing priority claim documents). |
| (1) | Kaizen acknowledges the information including the specimens of mark, its goods/services and registration details, then provides the latest quotation, preliminary advice and classifies your goods/services; |
| (2) | After the quotation has been confirmed, client will be required to complete our Trademark Search/ Registration Order Form and send it back to Kaizen by email, fax or post; |
| (3) | Once receipt of the payment for pre-filing search, Kaizen will conduct the pre-filing search (if requested). The search report will be sent to client within 15 working days (based on the duration of the official search); |
| (4) | Client could refer to our analysis and suggestion in the search report and decide whether to file the application. Kaizen will file trademark application to IP Australia upon receipt of your payment and instruction; |
| (5) | IP Australia will conduct a search of the trademarks records to see if the same or similar trademark has already been registered or been applied for by another trader in the same or similar class. They will also see if the trademark satisfies the registration requirements laid down in the Trade Marks Act 1995. If the requirements for registration are not met, the Examiner will object to the mark; |
| (6) | Once your trademark has been accepted for registration, it will be published on the Australian Official Journal of Trade marks; |
| (7) | If no objection by a third party, a registration certificate will be issued by IP Australia. We will review and send the certificate to you. |
Our fees for each stage of an application are to be invoiced and settled before the commencement of each stage of service. If a China or Taiwan Value-Added Tax invoice is required, 7.5% or 5% additional charge will be incurred.
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No refund of fees will be made after the commencement of services. For example, if we have conducted a pre-filing search and found an identical mark is already in the register, the application will not be proceeded, the fees for pre-filing search will not be refunded. If we have already filed an application and the application is objected by IP Australia or any other party or refused, there will not be any refunded of fees.
In case you have paid our fees for all three stages of an application and the search result indicates that an identical mark is already in the register, the application will not be proceeded. The fees for services not performed, i.e., filing for application and issuing of certificate of registration will be refunded, after deducting bank wiring charge.
