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What is the cost of applying for a trademark?
So you’ve started your business and you’re going to register your intellectual property like your logo or business name. But how much does this cost?There are two parts to the cost of registering a trademark – your legal fees and IP Australia Fees....
How long do trademarks take to register?
The trade mark registration process can be completed within 7 months, provided there are no issues during the examination process conducted by IP Australia. A brief breakdown of the application to registration process is as follows.In the Initial Exa...
How do I apply for international trademarks?
In 2001, Australia became a signatory to the Madrid Protocol, which covers international registration of trade marks and provides protection against registration of similar trade marks amongst all 97 countries registered under the Protocol. Therefore...
What must I prove if my application is not accepted?
In circumstances where an application has been flagged by IP Australia as not meeting the requirement of the Act, an Examination Report will be provided to you, as the Applicant, outlining any issues IP Australia has identified. Possible issues may i...
What if someone else is using my registered trademark?
In circumstances where a trademark is in danger of being infringed, it is important to take decisive action and enforce your property rights to avoid losing commercial value. If you suspect your intellectual property has been infringed, you should co...
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