UPFRONT COSTS
1. Searching
(i) The cost to conduct an exact search of the Australian Trade Marks Office Records for a word mark is approximately $150.00 plus GST and disbursements.
(ii) The cost to conduct a full use and registrability search of the Trade Marks Office Records for a word mark is approximately $600.00 plus GST and disbursements.
(iii) The cost for a logo/graphics or device searches depend on the nature of the device.
(iv) Common law search are usually in excess of $600 plus GST and disbursements.
2. Application
The cost for preparing and filing a trade mark application in a single class is $680.00 plus GST. (This includes the official fee of $180). The cost for each additional class is $480.00 plus GST. (This includes the official fee of $180).


ONGOING COSTS
3. Examination
I charge on a time basis for examination of trade mark applications. My charge out rate is $300.00 per hour plus GST. However, for a usual trade mark, where there are no unforeseen difficulties on examination, the examination costs are around $600.00 plus GST and disbursements.
4. Registration
The registration fee for one trade mark in one class is approximately $610.00 plus GST. (This includes the official fee of $250.00). The registration fee for each additional class is $520.00 plus GST. (This includes the official fee of $250.00).

TOTAL COSTS
The total cost of obtaining registration of a trade mark in a single class in Australia is approximately $2,000.00 plus GST and disbursements. Typically, this cost is incurred over a one year time frame.

UPKEEPING COSTS
5. Renewal
Trade mark registrations can continue indefinitely but must be renewed by payment of a renewal fee. The initial registration lasts for 10 years and this can be renewed for further 10 year periods. Currently, the costs for renewal of a trade mark registration in one class is $870.00 plus GST (this includes the official fee of $300) with each additional class being $480.00 plus GST (this includes the official fee of $300). .

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