Australia trademark search and IP Australia filing
Short answer
An Australia trademark search checks the IP Australia register for similar earlier marks before you apply. Filing costs 330 AUD per class using the picklist or 400 AUD per class without it as of 2026, and you need an address for service in Australia or New Zealand.
- Office
- IP Australia
- Opposition window
- 2 months
- Typical time to registration
- about 8 months
- Protection
- 10 years, renewable
IP Australia official fees as of 2026
Published electronic filing fees in AUD, rounded to whole units. You pay them to IP Australia directly; they are not part of a Trademarking plan. Offices revise fees, so check the source before you pay.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application using the picklistPer class. | 330 AUD per class |
| RenewalPer class, every 10 years. | 400 AUD per class |
| Application without the picklistPer class, replaces the picklist fee. | 400 AUD per class |
Source www.ipaustralia.gov.au
Compare every office in the trademark registration cost guide.
From filing to registration at IP Australia
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1
Filing
Online application; picklist goods and services cost less.
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2
Examination
An examination report typically arrives within a few months.
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3
Acceptance
Once accepted, the application is advertised.
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4
Opposition
Third parties have 2 months from advertisement to oppose.
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5
Registration
The earliest registration date is 7 and a half months after filing.
Rules worth knowing before you file
- An address for service in Australia or New Zealand is required.
- IP Australia examines against earlier marks, so a similar registered mark can lead to an adverse report.
- Australia is a Madrid member and can be designated in an international application.
How Trademarking handles a IP Australia filing
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Step 1
We search IP Australia records and the other offices you choose for identical and similar marks, and show a registration likelihood with the closest conflicts and their source.
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Step 2
We map what you sell to Nice classes and suggest wording from the office lists, which keeps you clear of surcharges and objections. See the class guide.
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Step 3
We prepare the IP Australia application: applicant details, mark type, classes and the goods and services text.
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Step 4
You file in your own name and pay the official fee directly to IP Australia. An address for service in Australia or New Zealand is required.
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Step 5
After filing, deadlines, office actions, publication and the opposition window appear in your portfolio, and trademark monitoring alerts you to similar new filings.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the IP Australia picklist?
- A list of pre-approved goods and services descriptions. Using it lowers the fee and avoids wording objections.
- How long does an Australian trademark take?
- At least 7 and a half months, typically 7 to 9 months without objections.
- Is there a registration fee after acceptance?
- No. Since 2022 the fee is paid at filing only.
Other offices
General information as of 2026 based on what IP Australia publishes, not legal advice. Trademarking is not a law firm.