IP Australia trade mark fee review

IP Australia recently conducted a review of its official fees for trade mark actions in an attempt to simplify the fee structure. Subject to amending regulations being made, the revised fee structure is proposed to take effect from 10 October 2016. In addition, the revised fee structure for Madrid import applications and renewals is proposed to take effect from 28 October 2016.

1. Registration fees

If a trade mark application is filed prior to 10 October 2016 and is registered after this date, it will still be necessary to pay the current registration fee of AU$300 per Class.

Otherwise, for applications filed on or after 10 October 2016 registration fees will no longer be payable.