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Trade Mark Examiners Manual - Part 15 - General Provision for Extensions of Time

In the event that you require an extension of time during the registration process, which may be because you're gathering evidence of use to respond to a Report, or many other reasons, you need to ensure you're following the right processes. Part 15...


Trade Mark Examiners Manual - Part 14 - Classification of Goods and Services

In terms of what class of goods and/or services you register your trademark for, you will need to ensure you follow due process which is details in Part 14 of the Trade Mark Examiner's Manual. IP Australia uses the International Classification of Go...


Trade Mark Examiners Manual - Part 13 - Application to Register a Series of Trade Marks

When registering a series of trade marks, Part 13 of the Trade Mark Examiner's Manual provides the requirements that the examiner will be looking for in your application and in the process generally. There are strict requirements around the amount t...


Trade Mark Examiners Manual - Part 12 - Divisional Applications

Part 12 of the Trade Mark Examiner's Manual deals with Divisional Applications which are where a main or parent application is made for a trade mark and while that is pending, another application is made by the same applicant for registration in only...


Trade Mark Examiners Manual - Part 11 - Convention Applications

Where an application for trade mark registration is made uder a Convention, IP Australia must follow the procedures set out. Specifically where a person has made an application for registration in a Convention country and that person, or his or her...


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