Trademark registration cost in Australia
Registering a trade mark with the IP Australia costs $479 per class through Ascen Mark — $250 of official fees and $229 for preparation, filing and prosecution by a licensed local agent. Registration typically completes in 7–12 months.
1 class
$479
$250 official + $229 professional
2 classes
$958
$500 official + $458 professional
3 classes
$1,437
$750 official + $687 professional
What the price includes
- Knock-out and similar-mark screening before filing
- Class selection and specification drafting under the Nice Classification
- Filing with the IP Australia and full docketing until registration
- Deadline monitoring, status sync and renewal reminders
Costs that can be added
- Extra classes. Both the official fee and our fee are charged per class, so a three-class filing is three times $479.
- Office actions. If the examiner objects, a response is quoted separately before any work starts.
- Formalities. Logo file for device marks
- Local representation. An Australian address for service is required; we provide it through our local attorney.
How filing in Australia works
Step 1
Clearance
Australian Trade Mark Search screening for identical and deceptively similar marks.
Step 2
Filing
Online filing; per-class fee. Headstart gives an examiner opinion within 5 business days.
Step 3
Examination
Typically 3–4 months; adverse reports get a 15-month response window.
Step 4
Advertisement
Accepted marks are advertised with a 2-month opposition period.
Step 5
Registration
Registration dates back to the filing date.
Opposition: 2 months from advertisement of acceptance
Term: 10 years from the filing date
Renewal: Every 10 years; late renewal possible within 6 months with a surcharge