Fee & Pricing

30 September, 2025

1. SERVICE FEE FOR TRADEMARK REGISTRATION

TASKS	Service fee: $ 600 Plus government fees (***)
Before filling	$300
Consulting any questions about trademark issues (no limit)	Yes
Conducting identical and register search	Yes
Advising after searching	Yes
Filling and examination	$300
Filling your trademark	Yes
Updating the status of your trademark	Yes
Preparing and filing a response to a minor Adverse Report*	Yes
No extra fees for the second class ($150 per class for the third onwards)	Yes
Free re-filing guarantee	No
Responding to major adverse reports such as evidence of use or likelihood of confusion, providing evidence of use**	No
Filing 2nd trademark at 20% discount (if filed siultaneously)	Yes

Trademark Application in Australia – Key Information

Minor vs Major Adverse Reports

(*) Minor Adverse Report
A minor adverse report typically relates to relatively straightforward and non-substantive issues that can be easily resolved. These may include minor clerical errors, formalities, or simple clarifications required in the application.

(**) Major Adverse Report
A major adverse report may involve objections or refusals based on substantive grounds, such as:

the inherent registrability of the mark,
likelihood of confusion with existing marks,
descriptiveness,
genericness, or
lack of distinctiveness.

These objections require in-depth analysis and legal arguments to overcome.

(***) Government Fees

Standard application fees:
- AUD 250 per class (Pick list)
- AUD 400 per class (Non Pick list)
- We can usually assist you to choose the AUD 250 Pick list option.
Headstart service fees:
- Part 1: AUD 200 per class
- Part 2: AUD 130 per class (payable only if the examiner indicates the trade mark is likely to be accepted and you wish to proceed).
- Amendments after results: If you wish to change the trade mark after receiving the examiner’s initial results, an additional fee of AUD 150 per class will apply for each amendment.
Registration timeframe:
The earliest time to obtain a trade mark registration in Australia is approximately 7 to 8 months, provided there are no adverse reports or oppositions.
Exclusions:
The above fees and services do not include opposition proceedings, which are a separate service.

Pick List vs Non Pick List

Pick List
Refers to the pre-approved list of goods and services maintained by IP Australia. If the goods/services you select appear in this list, they qualify for the lower government fee of AUD 250 per class. Around 90% of applicants can use the Pick list.
Non Pick List
Means providing your own description of goods/services. This option attracts the higher government fee of AUD 400 per class.
- Example: In the Pick list, “Legal services” is Class 45.
- If you want to register for a more detailed description such as “Monitoring intellectual property rights for legal advisory purposes,” you must select the Non Pick list.