101

Applying for admission to sit for an examination conducted by the Board

400

102

Applying for grant of a supplementary examination conducted by the Board

200

103

Applying for a report of reasons for failure of an examination conducted by the Board

200

104

Applying for registration as a patent attorney

350

105

Annual registration of a patent attorney

450

106

Annual registration fee payable for combined registration as a patent attorney and trade marks attorney

650

107

Applying under regulation   20.29, 20.30 or 20.31

350

108

Applying for registration as an incorporated patent attorney

350

109

Annual registration of an incorporated patent attorney

450

110

Annual registration fee payable for combined registration as an incorporated patent attorney and incorporated trade marks attorney

650

111

Applying to be restored to the Register of Patent Attorneys, as authorised by regulation   20A.22

350

201

Filing a request for a patent accompanied by a provisional specification:

(a) by preferred means;

$100

(b) by another means

$200

202

Filing a request for an innovation patent accompanied by a complete specification:

(a) by preferred means;

$200

(b) by another means

$400

203

Filing a request for a standard patent accompanied by a complete specification:

(a) by preferred means;

$400

(b) by another means

$600

203A

More than 20 potential claims in relation to an application for a standard patent at the start of the first examination report date for the application. If the number of potential claims is:

(a) more than 20 but fewer than 31;

$125 for each potential claim in excess of 20

(b) 31 claims or more

The sum of:

(a) $1,250; and

(b) $250 for each potential claim in excess of 30

204

Filing a request for an examination, under section   45 of the Act, of a standard patent request and complete specification for a PCT application if the Patent Office has established an international preliminary examination report under Article 35 of the PCT, other than a report under Rule   44 bis .1 of the PCT, in respect of the application

$350

205

Filing a request for an examination, under section   45 of the Act, of a standard patent request and complete specification if item   204 does not apply

$550

206

Search by the Commissioner in relation to a patent request and complete specification for a standard patent as part of an examination, if the complete application was made on or after 15   April 2013

$1,100

207

Filing a request under paragraph   101A(b) of the Act, by the patentee of an innovation patent, for examination of the complete specification relating to the innovation patent

$550

208

Filing a request under paragraph   101A(b) of the Act, by a person other than the patentee of an innovation patent, for examination of the complete specification relating to the innovation patent:

(a) payable by the person making the request; and

$275

(b) payable by the patentee

$275

209

Filing a request under subsection   44(3) of the Act requiring the Commissioner to direct an applicant to request examination

$150

210

Filing a request under subsection   97(2) or paragraph   101G(1)(b) of the Act for re - examination of a complete specification

$800

211

Continuation fee under paragraph   142(2)(d) of the Act, or renewal fee under paragraph   143(a) of the Act, for:

(a) the fourth anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$300

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$350

(b) the fifth anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$315

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$365

(c) the sixth anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$345

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$395

(d) the seventh anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$380

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$430

(e) the eighth anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$420

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$470

(f) the ninth anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$465

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$515

(g) the tenth anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$540

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$590

(h) the 11th anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$645

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$695

(i) the 12th anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$780

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$830

(j) the 13th anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$945

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$995

(k) the 14th anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$1,140

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$1,190

(l) the 15th anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$1,385

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$1,435

(m) the 16th anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$1,675

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$1,725

(n) the 17th anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$2,010

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$2,060

(o) the 18th anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$2,390

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$2,440

(p) the 19th anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$2,815

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$2,865

(q) if an extension of the term of a standard patent is granted under section   76 of the Act:

(i) the 20th anniversary, fee paid by preferred means;

$4,000

(ii) the 20th anniversary, fee paid by another means;

$4,050

(iii) the 21st anniversary, fee paid by preferred means;

$5,000

(iv) the 21st anniversary, fee paid by another means;

$5,050

(v) the 22nd anniversary, fee paid by preferred means;

$6,000

(vi) the 22nd anniversary, fee paid by another means;

$6,050

(vii) the 23rd anniversary, fee paid by preferred means;

$7,000

(viii) the 23rd anniversary, fee paid by another means;

$7,050

(ix) the 24th anniversary, fee paid by preferred means;

$8,000

(x) the 24th anniversary, fee paid by another means

$8,050

and, in addition, if the fee is not paid on or before the anniversary but is paid within 6 months after the anniversary

$100 for each month, or part of a month, in the period between the anniversary and the day when the fee is paid

212

Renewal fee under paragraph   143A(d) of the Act for:

(a) the second anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$110

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$160

(b) the third anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$110

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$160

(c) the fourth anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$110

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$160

(d) the fifth anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$220

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$270

(e) the sixth anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$220

(ii) fee paid by another means;

$270

(f) the seventh anniversary:

(i) fee paid by preferred means;

$220

(ii) fee paid by another means

$270

and, in addition, if the fee is not paid on or before the anniversary but is paid within 6 months after the anniversary

$100 for each month, or part of a month, in the period between the anniversary and the day when the fee is paid

213

Acceptance of a patent request and complete specification under section   49 of the Act:

(a) if at no time in the period between the start of the first examination report date for the application to which the patent request and complete specification relate and the time of acceptance were there more than 20 potential claims in relation to the application;

$300

(b) if at the time, in the period described in paragraph   (a), when there are the most potential claims in relation to the application, there are 21 or more such potential claims

The sum of:

(a) $300; and

(b) $125 for each such potential claim in excess of 20, up to and including the 30th such claim; and

(c) $250 for each such potential claim in excess of 30 (if any);

less any amount paid under item   203A in respect of the application, to a minimum of $300

214

Filing an application or request under section   17, 32 or 36, or subsection   191A(2) of the Act

$1,200

214A

National phase entry of a PCT application under paragraph   29A(5)(b) of the Act:

(a) fee paid by preferred means;

$400

(b) fee paid by another means

$600

215

Filing a request under subregulation   3.25(1) for the certification referred to in Rule   11.3(a) of the Budapest Treaty

$600

216

Filing a notice of opposition under regulation   5.4, 5.6 or 5.10

$1,200

218

Filing an application under subregulation   5.9(1) for an extension of time

$500 for each month or part of a month for which the extension is sought

222

Filing a request for leave to amend:

(a) a complete specification relating to an application for a standard patent, before a request for examination is filed or after the complete specification is accepted; or

(b) a complete specification relating to a standard patent

$250

222A

Grant of leave to amend a complete specification relating to a standard patent, or relating to an application for a standard patent, after the complete specification is accepted, if:

$250 for each additional claim that arises as described in paragraph   (b)

(a) more than 20 claims are contained in the complete specification as proposed to be amended; and

(b) the effect of the proposed amendment would be to increase the number of claims in the complete specification

223

Filing a request for leave to amend a patent request for an innovation patent to make it a patent request for a standard patent

$220

224

Filing a request for leave to amend a complete specification relating to an innovation patent:

(a) after the patent is granted but before a request for examination is filed; or

(b) after the patent is certified

$250

226

Filing an application for an extension of time under subsection   223(2) of the Act on a ground specified in paragraph   223(2)(a) of the Act

$100 for each month or part of a month for which the extension is sought

227

Filing an application under subsection   223(2) of the Act for an extension of time on the ground specified in paragraph   223(2)(b) of the Act

$100

228

Filing an application for an extension of time under subsection   223(2A) of the Act

$100 for each month or part of a month for which the extension is sought

230

Filing a request for a hearing

$1,200

231

Appearing and being heard at an oral hearing in person or by other means:

(a) for the first day

$2,000 less any amount paid under item   230 in relation to the hearing

(b) if the hearing runs for more than a day

$2,000 for each day, or part of a day, after the first day

231A

Hearing on the basis of written submissions only, where the submissions are filed after the notice of hearing or invitation to be heard is issued

$1,200 less any amount paid under item   230 in relation to the hearing

233

Requesting the supply of not more than 3 documents relating to a single patent application or a single patent

$50 for each document

234

Requesting the supply of 4 or more documents relating to a single patent application or a single patent

$200 for each request

235

If a request is made for the supply of documents as mentioned in item   233 or 234--requesting that the supply be by means of expedited dispatch

$20 for each request for the supply of documents

236

Filing a request under regulation   3.14A for an international - type search

$1,100

236A

Preliminary search and opinion by the Commissioner in relation to a patent request and complete specification under subsection   43A(1) of the Act

$1,100

238

Filing an application under subsection   70(1) of the Act for the grant of an extension of the term of a standard patent

$2,500

302

Search fee under Rule   16 of the PCT

$2   200

303

Additional fee for search under Article 17(3)(a) of the PCT

$2   200

304

Preliminary examination fee under Rule   58 of the PCT

(a) if the international search report was issued by the Patent Office in respect of the international application;

$590

(b) in other cases

$820

305

Additional fee for international preliminary examination under Article 34(3)(a) of the PCT

$590

306

For a copy of a document in accordance with Rule   44.3 (b) or 71.2 (b) of the PCT

$50

308

For processing a request for restoration of priority under Rule   26 bis of the PCT.

$200

401

International filing fee:
(Rule   15.2 of the PCT)

1,330 Swiss francs plus 15 Swiss francs for each sheet of the international application in excess of 30 sheets

402

Handling fee:
(Rule   57.2 of the PCT)

200 Swiss francs

Reductions

403

The international filing fee is reduced by the following amount if the international application is, as provided for in the Administrative Instructions, filed:

(b) in electronic form, the request being in character coded format--200 Swiss francs;

(c) in electronic form, the request, description, claims and abstract being in character coded format--300 Swiss francs.

404

The international filing fee (where applicable, as reduced under item   403) and the handling fee are reduced in accordance with item   5 of the Schedule of Fees set out in the PCT.