Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated RegulationsStatutory Rules No. 341, 1995
Compilation No. 46
Compilation date: 1 October 2020
Includes amendments up to: F2020L00997
Registered: 19 October 2020
About this compilation
This compilation
This is a compilation of the Trade Marks Regulations 1995 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 October 2020 (the compilation date).
The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.
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Contents
Part 1--Preliminary 1
1.1......................... Name of regulations............................................................ 1
Part 2--Interpretation 2
2.1......................... Interpretation....................................................................... 2
2.2......................... Period expressed in months................................................ 4
2.3......................... Giving of documents by Registrar...................................... 4
Part 3--Trade marks and trade mark rights 5
3.1......................... Classification of goods and services................................... 5
3.2......................... Period in which action for infringement may be brought.... 5
Part 3A--Assisted filing service 6
Division 1--General 6
3A.1...................... Purpose of Part................................................................... 6
Division 2--Request for filing assistance 7
3A.3...................... Request for filing assistance--form of request................... 7
3A.4...................... AFS request--assessment by Registrar.............................. 8
3A.5...................... AFS request--formal requirements for amendment or proceeding to Part 4 application............................................................................................ 8
Part 4--Application for registration 10
4.1......................... Applications--approved form.......................................... 10
4.2......................... Application in approved form--requirements for filing.... 10
4.2AA................... Divisional application--additional requirement for filing. 10
4.2A...................... AFS request submitted as application--requirements for filing 11
4.3......................... Representation of trade marks........................................... 11
4.4......................... Specification of goods and/or services.............................. 12
4.5......................... Period for claiming priority for an application.................. 13
4.6......................... How to claim priority........................................................ 13
4.7......................... Publication of particulars of application............................ 13
4.8......................... Examination of application--report to applicant............... 14
4.9......................... Examination--applicant's response to report.................... 14
4.10....................... Examination--further report to applicant.......................... 14
4.11....................... Examination--additional requirements............................. 15
4.12....................... Periods after which applications lapse.............................. 15
4.13....................... Deferment of acceptance................................................... 16
4.14....................... Period for which acceptance is deferred............................ 17
4.15....................... Trade marks containing etc certain signs........................... 19
4.15A.................... Grounds for rejection--trade mark identical etc to trade mark protected under Madrid Protocol............................................................................ 19
4.18....................... Request for expedited examination of application............. 21
4.19....................... Expedited examinations.................................................... 21
Part 5--Opposition to registration 22
Division 1--Preliminary 22
5.1......................... What Part 5 is about.......................................................... 22
5.2......................... Definitions........................................................................ 22
5.4......................... Notification and opportunity to make representations....... 22
Division 2--Filing of opposition documents 24
Subdivision A--Notice of opposition 24
5.5......................... Components of notice of opposition................................. 24
5.6......................... Filing of notice of intention to oppose.............................. 24
5.7......................... Filing of statement of grounds and particulars.................. 24
5.8......................... Statement of grounds and particulars must be adequate.... 24
5.9......................... Extension of time for filing--application.......................... 25
5.10....................... Extension of time for filing--grant................................... 26
5.11....................... Amendment of notice of intention to oppose.................... 26
5.12....................... Amendment of statement of grounds and particulars........ 26
Subdivision B--Notice of intention to defend 27
5.13....................... Filing of notice of intention to defend............................... 27
5.13A.................... Extension of time for filing--application.......................... 27
5.13B..................... Extension of time for filing--grant................................... 27
Subdivision C--Evidence 28
5.14....................... Filing of evidence............................................................. 28
5.15....................... Extension of time for filing............................................... 29
Division 3--Cooling-off period for opposition 30
5.16....................... Registrar may allow cooling-off period............................ 30
Division 4--Hearing of opposition 31
5.17....................... Hearing............................................................................. 31
Division 5--Miscellaneous 32
5.18....................... Copy of earlier Convention application to be available to opponent 32
5.19....................... Registrar may give direction............................................. 32
5.20....................... Registrar must notify parties of dismissal or discontinuance of opposition 32
Part 6--Amendment of application for registration of a trade mark and other documents 33
Division 1--Amendment of application for registration of trade mark and other documents 33
6.1......................... Amendment of applications by Registrar.......................... 33
6.2......................... Request to amend before publication of details................. 33
6.3......................... Filing of declarations........................................................ 33
6.4......................... Notification of amendments.............................................. 33
Division 2--Opposition to amendment after particulars published 34
6.5......................... Definitions........................................................................ 34
6.6......................... Notice of opposition......................................................... 34
6.7......................... Notification and opportunity to make representations....... 34
6.8......................... Practice and procedure...................................................... 34
6.9......................... Hearing............................................................................. 35
6.10....................... Registrar may give direction............................................. 35
6.11....................... Registrar must notify parties of dismissal or discontinuance of opposition 35
Part 7--Registration of trade marks 36
Division 1--Initial registration 36
7.1......................... Period in which a trade mark can be registered................. 36
7.2......................... Particulars to be entered in the Register............................ 36
Division 2--Renewal of registration (general) 38
7.3......................... Period for request for renewal.......................................... 38
7.4......................... Notice of renewal due--when and how given.................. 38
7.5......................... Notification of renewal..................................................... 38
Division 3--Renewal of registration (registration delayed for 10 or more years after filing date) 39
7.6......................... Prescribed period (Act s 80A(3))..................................... 39
7.7......................... Notification about renewal................................................ 39
7.8......................... Notification of renewal..................................................... 39
Part 8--Amendment and cancellation of registration 40
8.1......................... Notice of cancellation........................................................ 40
8.2......................... Amendment or cancellation--matters for the court........... 40
8.3......................... Grounds for application for rectification of Register--registered trade mark identical etc to trade mark protected under Madrid Protocol..................... 41
8.4......................... Amendment because of inconsistency with international agreements--notice of opposition.......................................................................................... 41
8.5......................... Amendment because of inconsistency with international agreements--opposition practice and procedure.......................................................................... 41
8.6......................... Amendment because of inconsistency with international agreements--hearing 41
8.7......................... Amendment because of inconsistency with international agreements--opposition directions.......................................................................................... 42
8.8......................... Amendment because of inconsistency with international agreements--notification of dismissal or discontinuance of opposition........................ 42
Part 9--Removal of trade mark from Register for non-use 43
Division 1--Preliminary 43
9.1......................... What Part 9 is about.......................................................... 43
9.2......................... Definitions........................................................................ 43
9.4......................... Notification and opportunity to make representations....... 43
Division 2--Application for removal 45
9.5......................... Application for removal.................................................... 45
9.6......................... Notification of application................................................. 45
Division 3--Filing of opposition documents 46
Subdivision A--Notice of opposition 46
9.7......................... Components of notice of opposition................................. 46
9.8......................... Filing of notice of intention to oppose.............................. 46
9.9......................... Filing of statement of grounds and particulars.................. 46
9.10....................... Statement of grounds and particulars must be adequate.... 46
9.11....................... Extension of time for filing--application.......................... 47
9.12....................... Extension of time for filing--grant................................... 47
9.13....................... Amendment of notice of intention to oppose.................... 48
9.14....................... Amendment of statement of grounds and particulars........ 48
Subdivision B--Notice of intention to defend 48
9.15....................... Filing of notice of intention to defend............................... 48
9.15A.................... Extension of time for filing--application.......................... 49
9.15B..................... Extension of time for filing--grant................................... 49
Subdivision C--Evidence 49
9.16....................... Filing of evidence............................................................. 49
9.17....................... Request for hearing and circumstances in which opposition taken to have ended 50
9.18....................... Extension of time for filing............................................... 51
Division 4--Cooling-off period for opposition 52
9.19....................... Registrar may allow cooling-off period............................ 52
Division 5--Hearing of opposition 53
9.20....................... Hearing............................................................................. 53
Division 6--Miscellaneous 54
9.21....................... Registrar may give direction............................................. 54
9.22....................... Registrar must notify parties of dismissal or discontinuance of opposition 54
9.23....................... Removal of trade mark from register................................ 54
Part 10--Assignment and transmission of trade marks 55
10.1....................... Applications for assignment etc to be recorded or entered 55
10.2....................... Recording of assignment etc--trade marks not registered 55
10.3....................... Particulars of recorded assignment or transmission to be published 56
10.4....................... Recording of assignment etc of registered trade marks..... 56
10.5....................... Notification to persons recorded as claiming right or interest in trade marks 57
Part 11--Voluntary recording of claims to interests in and rights in respect of trade marks 58
11.1....................... Amendment of particulars--claimed interests or rights.... 58
11.2....................... Amendment of name, address and address for service--claims not in the Register 58
11.3....................... Cancellation of particulars--claimed interests or rights.... 58
Part 13--Importation of goods infringing Australian trade marks 60
13.1A.................... Definition.......................................................................... 60
13.1....................... Action period.................................................................... 60
13.2....................... Claim period..................................................................... 60
13.3....................... Notice of objection to importation ¾prescribed document 60
13.4....................... Notice of objection to importation--authorised users....... 60
13.5....................... Claim for release of seized goods..................................... 61
13.6....................... Period for compliance with request of Comptroller-General of Customs for information etc........................................................................................... 61
13.7....................... Modification of the Act in its application to Norfolk Island 61
13.8....................... Modification of the Act in its application to Christmas Island 61
13.9....................... Modification of the Act in its application to Cocos (Keeling) Islands 62
Part 16--Certification trade marks 63
16.1....................... Copy of rules to be filed................................................... 63
16.2....................... Documents to be sent to Commission............................... 63
16.3....................... Initial assessment of applications by Commission............ 63
16.4....................... Holding of conferences..................................................... 64
16.5....................... Consideration of applications............................................ 65
16.6....................... Criteria for Commission consideration of rules................ 66
16.7....................... Matters to be included in advertisement of adverse decision 66
16.8....................... Applications to vary rules................................................. 66
16.9....................... Consideration of applications to vary rules....................... 66
16.10..................... Decision on variation of rules........................................... 67
16.10A.................. Assignment of unregistered certification trade marks....... 67
16.11..................... Assignment of registered certification trade marks........... 68
16.12..................... Publication of rules........................................................... 68
Part 17--Defensive trade marks 70
17.1....................... Evidence in support of applications.................................. 70
17.2....................... Defensive trade mark based on protected international trade mark 70
Part 17A--Protected international trade marks under the Madrid Protocol 71
Division 1--General 71
17A.1.................... Purpose of Part................................................................. 71
17A.2.................... Definitions for Part........................................................... 71
17A.3.................... Meaning of priority date................................................... 72
17A.4.................... Meaning of date of effect................................................... 72
Division 2--Application for international registration of a trade mark 74
17A.5.................... Purpose of Division.......................................................... 74
17A.6.................... Eligibility to apply for international registration................ 74
17A.7.................... Application for international registration........................... 74
17A.8.................... Functions of Registrar...................................................... 74
17A.9.................... Time limit for Registrar to send application to International Bureau 75
17A.10.................. Subsequent designations................................................... 75
Division 3--International registration designating Australia 76
Subdivision 1--General 76
17A.11.................. Purpose of Division.......................................................... 76
17A.12.................. Registrar to examine, and report on, IRDA...................... 76
17A.13.................. Use of trade mark............................................................. 76
17A.14.................. Specification of goods and services.................................. 76
17A.14A............... Representation of trade marks........................................... 77
17A.15.................. Claim for priority.............................................................. 77
17A.16.................. Examination of IRDA--report to holder.......................... 78
17A.17.................. Examination--holder's response to report........................ 78
17A.18.................. Examination--further report to holder.............................. 78
17A.19.................. Examination--additional requirements............................. 79
17A.20.................. Period within which final decision on examination must be notified 79
17A.21.................. Deferment of acceptance................................................... 80
17A.22.................. Period for which acceptance is deferred............................ 81
17A.23.................. Expedited examination...................................................... 83
17A.24.................. Final decision on examination........................................... 83
17A.25.................. Notice of final decision on examination............................ 83
17A.26.................. Appeal.............................................................................. 84
17A.27.................. Revocation of acceptance.................................................. 84
Subdivision 2--Grounds for rejecting IRDA 84
17A.28.................. Grounds for rejecting IRDA............................................. 84
Subdivision C--Opposition to IRDA 85
17A.29.................. Definitions........................................................................ 85
17A.31.................. Notification and opportunity to make representations....... 85
17A.32.................. Filing of notice of opposition............................................ 86
17A.33.................. Filing of notice of intention to oppose.............................. 86
17A.34.................. Grounds for opposing IRDA........................................... 86
17A.34A............... Filing of statement of grounds and particulars.................. 87
17A.34B................ Statement of grounds and particulars must be adequate.... 87
17A.34C................ Extension of time for filing--application.......................... 88
17A.34D............... Extension of time for filing--grant................................... 89
17A.34E................ Opposition may proceed in name of other person............. 89
17A.34F................ Amendment of notice of intention to oppose.................... 89
17A.34G............... Amendment of statement of grounds and particulars........ 89
17A.34H............... Filing of notice of intention to defend............................... 90
17A.34HA............ Extension of time for filing--application.......................... 90
17A.34HB............. Extension of time for filing--grant................................... 91
17A.34J................. Filing of evidence............................................................. 91
17A.34K................ Extension of time for filing............................................... 92
17A.34L................ Registrar may allow cooling-off period............................ 93
17A.34M............... Hearing............................................................................. 93
17A.34N............... Decision on opposition..................................................... 94
17A.34P................ Appeal.............................................................................. 94
17A.34Q............... Registrar may give direction............................................. 95
17A.35.................. Registrar must notify parties of dismissal or discontinuance of opposition 95
Subdivision 3A--Cancellation or limitation of an international registration 95
17A.35A............... Cancellation...................................................................... 95
17A.35B................ Duties and powers of Registrar--notification of limitation by International Bureau.......................................................................................... 95
Subdivision 4--Extension of protection 96
17A.36.................. When trade mark becomes a protected international trade mark 96
17A.37.................. Notice that trade mark is a protected international trade mark.. 98
17A.38.................. Disclaimer......................................................................... 98
Division 4--Protected international trade marks--rights and protection 100
17A.39.................. Rights given to, and protection of, protected international trade marks 100
17A.40.................. Circumstances in which action may not be brought........ 100
Division 5--Protected international trade marks--amendment or cessation of protection 102
Subdivision 1--Amendment or cessation of protection because of cancellation, limitation or non-renewal of international registration 102
17A.41.................. Cancellation of international registration......................... 102
17A.41A............... Duties and powers of Registrar--notification of limitation by International Bureau........................................................................................ 102
17A.42.................. Failure to renew international registration....................... 103
Subdivision 2--Amendment or cessation of protection by Registrar 103
17A.42A............... Registrar's powers to amend or cease protection............ 103
17A.42B................ Notice to be given........................................................... 105
17A.42C................ Hearings and procedure.................................................. 105
17A.42D............... Effect of amendment or cessation of protection by Registrar 105
17A.42E................ Registrar to notify Comptroller-General of Customs...... 106
17A.42F................ Appeals to Federal Court or Federal Magistrates Court.. 106
Subdivision 3--Amendment or cessation of protection by prescribed court 107
17A.43.................. Amendment or cessation of protection--contravention of condition 107
17A.44.................. Amendment or cessation of protection--loss of exclusive rights to use trade mark 107
17A.45.................. Amendment or cessation of protection--other specified grounds 108
17A.46.................. Amendment or cessation may not be granted if holder not at fault etc 108
17A.47.................. Duties and powers of Registrar...................................... 109
Subdivision D--Cessation of protection for non-use 109
17A.48.................. Definitions...................................................................... 109
17A.48B................ Notification and opportunity to make representations..... 110
17A.48C................ Application for cessation of protection........................... 110
17A.48D............... Cessation of protection................................................... 110
17A.48E................ Notification of application............................................... 111
17A.48F................ Filing of notice of opposition.......................................... 111
17A.48G............... Filing of notice of intention to oppose............................ 111
17A.48H............... Opponent must have address for service........................ 111
17A.48J................. Filing of statement of grounds and particulars................ 112
17A.48K................ Statement of grounds and particulars must be adequate.. 112
17A.48L................ Extension of time for filing--application........................ 112
17A.48M............... Extension of time for filing--grant................................. 113
17A.48N............... Amendment of notice of intention to oppose.................. 113
17A.48P................ Amendment of statement of grounds and particulars...... 114
17A.48Q............... Filing of notice of intention to defend............................. 114
17A.48QA............ Extension of time for filing--application........................ 114
17A.48QB............. Extension of time for filing--grant................................. 115
17A.48R................ Filing of evidence........................................................... 115
17A.48S................ Request for hearing and circumstances in which opposition taken to have ended 116
17A.48T................ Extension of time for filing............................................. 116
17A.48U............... Registrar may allow cooling-off period.......................... 117
17A.48V............... Hearing........................................................................... 118
17A.48W............... Registrar may give direction........................................... 118
17A.48X............... Registrar must notify International Bureau..................... 119
17A.48Y............... Registrar must notify parties of dismissal or discontinuance of opposition 119
17A.48Z................ Cessation of protection of protected international trade mark 119
Division 6--Collective and certification trade marks 120
17A.49.................. Collective trade marks..................................................... 120
17A.50.................. Certification trade marks................................................. 120
Division 7--Transformation of cancelled international registrations 122
17A.51.................. Application of Division.................................................. 122
17A.52.................. Transformation of IRDA................................................ 122
17A.53.................. Transformation of protected international trade mark...... 122
Division 8--Concurrence between registration and international registration 123
17A.54.................. Effect of registration and protection of the same trade mark 123
17A.55.................. Effect of cancellation, removal or expiry of registered trade mark 123
Division 9--Change in ownership of international registration 124
17A.56.................. Application of Division.................................................. 124
17A.57.................. Collective trade marks..................................................... 124
17A.58.................. Protected certification trade marks.................................. 124
17A.58A............... Unprotected certification trade marks.............................. 124
17A.59.................. Trade marks affected by claimed interests and rights...... 124
17A.60.................. Recording change of ownership..................................... 125
Division 10--Recording of claimed interests and rights 126
17A.61.................. Application to have claims recorded............................... 126
17A.62.................. Recording of claims........................................................ 126
17A.63.................. Notification of matters affecting trade mark.................... 126
17A.64.................. Record not proof etc of existence of right etc.................. 126
17A.65.................. Amendment or cancellation of record............................. 126
Division 11--Miscellaneous 127
17A.66.................. Record of International Registrations.............................. 127
17A.67.................. Inspection....................................................................... 127
17A.68.................. Evidence--the Record of International Registrations...... 128
17A.69.................. Evidence--international instruments............................... 128
17A.70.................. Correction of errors or omissions in Record of International Registrations 128
17A.71.................. Passing off actions.......................................................... 129
17A.72.................. Documents to be made available for public inspection.... 129
17A.73.................. Security for costs............................................................ 129
17A.74.................. Address for service of documents.................................. 129
Part 19--Administration 132
19.1....................... Trade Marks Office and sub-offices--business hours... 132
19.2....................... Persons to whom Registrar may delegate (Act, s 206(1)) 132
Part 20--Registered trade marks attorneys 133
Division 1--General 133
20.1A.................... Application of Part.......................................................... 133
20.1....................... Interpretation................................................................... 133
Division 2--Obtaining registration for first time 134
20.2....................... Form of application......................................................... 134
20.3....................... Evidence that applicant meets registration requirements.. 134
20.4....................... Certificate of registration................................................. 134
20.5....................... Evidence of academic qualifications................................ 134
20.6....................... Academic qualifications.................................................. 135
20.7....................... Evidence of knowledge requirements............................. 135
20.8....................... Knowledge requirements................................................ 135
20.9....................... Exemption from a requirement in Schedule 5 to Patents Regulations 136
20.10..................... Prescribed offences......................................................... 136
20.11..................... Application of Schedule 5 to Patents Regulations........... 137
Division 3--Accreditation of courses of study 138
20.12..................... Accreditation of courses of study................................... 138
Division 4--Board examinations 139
20.13..................... Board examinations........................................................ 139
Division 5--Maintaining registration and removing and restoring name to Register of Trade Marks Attorneys 140
20.14..................... Maintaining registration and removing and restoring name to Register of Trade Marks Attorneys........................................................................ 140
Division 5A--Suspension of registration 141
20.14A.................. Requirement to notify of serious offence........................ 141
20.14B................... Suspension from Register--serious offence................... 141
Division 6--Discipline 143
20.15..................... Discipline........................................................................ 143
Division 7--Rights of registered trade marks attorneys 144
20.16..................... Lien................................................................................. 144
Part 20A--Incorporated trade marks attorneys 145
Division 1--General 145
20A.1.................... Application of Part 20A.................................................. 145
20A.2.................... Definitions...................................................................... 145
Division 2--Obtaining registration for first time 146
20A.3.................... Form of application......................................................... 146
20A.4.................... Certificate of registration................................................. 146
Division 3--Maintaining registration 147
20A.5.................... Requirements for remaining on Register of Trade Marks Attorneys 147
Division 4--Removal from Register of Trade Marks Attorneys 148
20A.6.................... Voluntary removal of name from Register of Trade Marks Attorneys 148
20A.7.................... Failure to pay annual registration fee.............................. 148
20A.8.................... Failure to maintain professional indemnity insurance..... 148
Division 5--Discipline 149
Subdivision A--General 149
20A.9.................... Definitions...................................................................... 149
20A.10.................. Board may apply for cancellation or suspension of incorporated trade marks attorney's registration...................................................................... 149
Subdivision B--Proceedings in Disciplinary Tribunal 150
20A.11.................. Panel of the Disciplinary Tribunal to be constituted........ 150
20A.11A............... Meetings of Panel of Disciplinary Tribunal.................... 150
20A.11B................ Procedure of Panel of Disciplinary Tribunal................... 150
20A.11C................ Panel Chair unavailable to complete hearing................... 151
20A.11D............... Members other than the Panel Chair unavailable to complete hearing 151
20A.12.................. Notification of hearing.................................................... 151
20A.13.................. Hearings to be public except in special circumstances.... 152
20A.14.................. Representation before Panel of Disciplinary Tribunal..... 152
20A.15.................. Summoning of witnesses................................................ 152
20A.16.................. Offences by persons appearing before a Panel of Disciplinary Tribunal 153
20A.17.................. Protection of certain persons........................................... 154
20A.18.................. Decision of Panel of Disciplinary Tribunal..................... 154
20A.19.................. Notification and publication of decisions of Panel of Disciplinary Tribunal 155
20A.20.................. Completion of outstanding business............................... 156
20A.21.................. Former attorney may be required to provide assistance.. 156
Division 6--Returning to Register of Trade Marks Attorneys 158
20A.22.................. Restoring name to Register of Trade Marks Attorneys... 158
Part 21--Miscellaneous 159
Division 1--Applications and other documents 159
21.1....................... Compliance with instructions on approved forms........... 159
21.2....................... Requirements for filing documents................................. 159
21.3....................... Filing of documents--common requirements................. 159
21.4....................... Consequences for documents not meeting filing requirements 160
21.5....................... Filing of documents--date of receipt to be marked......... 160
21.5A.................... Consequences for evidence not meeting filing requirements 160
21.6....................... Declarations.................................................................... 161
21.7....................... Declarations--additional material................................... 161
21.7A.................... Service by post............................................................... 161
21.8....................... Notification of service..................................................... 162
21.9....................... Notice of withdrawal of applications etc......................... 162
21.10..................... Notification of withdrawal of application etc.................. 162
21.11..................... Change of address for service--notice to interested persons 162
21.11A.................. Documents to be made available for public inspection.... 163
Division 2--Proceedings before the Registrar 164
21.12..................... Applications for costs..................................................... 164
21.13..................... Award of costs............................................................... 164
21.14..................... Conduct of proceedings generally................................... 164
21.15..................... Opportunity to be heard by Registrar.............................. 165
21.16..................... Written submissions and oral hearings........................... 166
21.17..................... Giving of oral evidence................................................... 166
21.19..................... Registrar may use information available......................... 167
21.20..................... Statements of reasons for decision.................................. 167
Division 2A--Extensions of time 168
21.20A.................. Definitions...................................................................... 168
21.20B................... Notice of opposition....................................................... 168
21.20C................... Notification and opportunity to make representations..... 168
21.20D.................. Practice and procedure.................................................... 168
21.20E................... Hearing........................................................................... 169
21.20F................... Registrar may give direction........................................... 169
21.20G.................. Registrar must notify parties of dismissal or discontinuance of opposition 170
Division 3--General 171
21.21..................... What fees are payable..................................................... 171
21.21A.................. No action permitted until fee paid................................... 171
21.22..................... How fees are to be paid.................................................. 172
21.23..................... Notice of non-payment of fee......................................... 172
21.23A.................. Exemption from fees....................................................... 172
21.24..................... Refunds etc of fees......................................................... 172
21.24A.................. Period for doing certain acts--office not open for business 173
21.24B................... Days when office not open for business......................... 173
21.24C................... Period for doing certain acts--acts to which section 223A does not apply 174
21.25..................... Extension of time--application....................................... 174
21.28..................... Extension of time--prescribed acts and documents........ 174
21.29..................... Convention countries...................................................... 175
21.30..................... Rights of registered patent attorneys............................... 176
21.31..................... Incapacity of certain persons........................................... 176
21.33..................... Directions not otherwise prescribed................................ 176
21.34..................... Requirements cannot be complied with for reasonable cause 177
21.35..................... Review of decisions........................................................ 177
Part 22--Application, saving and transitional provisions 179
Division 1--General 179
22.1....................... Application of the Act..................................................... 179
22.2....................... Fees payable in relation to certain matters....................... 179
22.3....................... Certain delegations continue........................................... 180
22.4....................... Certain deferments continue............................................ 180
22.5....................... Certain extensions of time continue................................ 181
22.6....................... Deferment of acceptance--certain applications............... 181
22.7....................... Trade marks attorneys..................................................... 181
22.8....................... Trade marks attorney examination requirements............. 181
Division 2--Amendments made by particular instruments 183
22.9....................... Amendments made by the Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Raising the Bar) Regulation 2013 (No. 1)................................................. 183
22.10..................... Amendments made by the Customs and Other Legislation Amendment (Australian Border Force) Regulation 2015.................................................. 186
22.11..................... Amendments made by the Trade Marks Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2016 186
22.12..................... Amendments made by the Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Fee Review) Regulation 2016.............................................................. 186
22.13..................... Amendment made by Schedule 5 to the Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Single Economic Market and Other Measures) Regulation 2016 186
Division 3--Transitional provisions for Schedule 4 to the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 2015 and Schedule 2 to the Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Single Economic Market and Other Measures) Regulation 2016 188
22.14..................... Definitions...................................................................... 188
22.15..................... Transitional--registration as a trade marks attorney....... 188
22.16..................... Continuation of certain disciplinary proceedings--individuals 189
22.17..................... Continuation of certain disciplinary proceedings--incorporated trade marks attorneys........................................................................................ 190
Division 4--Amendments made by the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 1 and Other Measures) Regulations 2018 191
22.18..................... Amendments made by Part 2 of Schedule 1................... 191
22.19..................... Amendments made by Part 1 of Schedule 2................... 191
22.20..................... Amendments made by Part 2 of Schedule 2................... 192
22.21..................... Amendments made by Part 3 of Schedule 2................... 193
22.22..................... Amendments made by Part 4 of Schedule 2................... 193
22.23..................... Amendments made by Part 8 of Schedule 2................... 193
22.24..................... Amendments made by Part 10 of Schedule 2................. 194
Division 5--Amendments made by the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Fee Amounts and Other Measures) Regulations 2020 195
22.25..................... Amendments made by the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Fee Amounts and Other Measures) Regulations 2020.......................................... 195
Schedule 1--Classification of goods and services 196
Part 1--Classes of goods 196
Part 2--Classes of services 199
Schedule 2--Signs that may not be registered as trade marks 200
Schedule 3--Modifications of Part 13 of the Act (Norfolk Island) 201
Schedule 4--Modifications of Part 13 of the Act (Christmas Island) 203
Schedule 5--Modifications of Part 13 of the Act (Cocos (Keeling) Islands) 205
Schedule 6--Offices of persons to whom registrar may delegate 207
Schedule 8--Costs, expenses and allowances 208
Part 1--Costs 208
Part 2--Expenses and allowances 209
Division 1--Expenses 209
Division 2--Allowances 210
Schedule 9--Fees 211
1............................ Table of fees................................................................... 211
Endnotes 215
Endnote 1--About the endnotes 215
Endnote 2--Abbreviation key 216
Endnote 3--Legislation history 217
Endnote 4--Amendment history 220
Endnote 5--Editorial changes 237
The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.
The following endnotes are included in every compilation:
Endnote 1--About the endnotes
Endnote 2--Abbreviation key
Endnote 3--Legislation history
Endnote 4--Amendment history
Abbreviation key--Endnote 2
The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.
Legislation history and amendment history--Endnotes 3 and 4
Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.
The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.
The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.
Editorial changes
The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.
If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.
Misdescribed amendments
A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation "(md)" added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.
If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation "(md not incorp)" is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.
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ad = added or inserted |
o = order(s) |
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am = amended |
Ord = Ordinance |
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amdt = amendment |
orig = original |
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c = clause(s) |
par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s) |
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C[x] = Compilation No. x |
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Ch = Chapter(s) |
pres = present |
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def = definition(s) |
prev = previous |
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Dict = Dictionary |
(prev ... ) = previously |
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disallowed = disallowed by Parliament |
Pt = Part(s) |
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Div = Division(s) |
r = regulation(s)/rule(s) |
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ed = editorial change |
reloc = relocated |
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exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have |
renum = renumbered |
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effect |
rep = repealed |
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F = Federal Register of Legislation |
rs = repealed and substituted |
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gaz = gazette |
s = section(s)/subsection(s) |
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LA = Legislation Act 2003 |
Sch = Schedule(s) |
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Sdiv = Subdivision(s) |
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(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given |
SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |
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effect |
SR = Statutory Rules |
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(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment |
Sub-Ch = Sub-Chapter(s) |
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cannot be given effect |
SubPt = Subpart(s) |
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mod = modified/modification |
underlining = whole or part not |
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No. = Number(s) |
commenced or to be commenced |
Endnote 3--Legislation history
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Number and year |
FRLI registration or gazettal |
Commencement |
Application, saving and transitional provisions |
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341, 1995 |
6 Nov 1995 |
1 Jan 1996 (r 1.2) |
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3, 1996 |
25 Jan 1996 |
r 9: 1 Jan 1996 (r 1.1) |
-- |
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184, 1996 |
21 Aug 1996 |
21 Aug 1996 (r 1) |
-- |
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272, 1996 |
11 Dec 1996 |
r 3: 1 Jan 1997 (r 1.1) |
-- |
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346, 1997 |
9 Dec 1997 |
r 3 and 4: 1 Feb 1998 (r 1.2) |
r 3 |
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258, 1998 |
12 Aug 1998 |
12 Aug 1998 (r 2) |
-- |
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265, 1998 |
26 Aug 1998 |
r 5: 1 Nov 1998 (r 2.1) |
-- |
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343, 1998 |
22 Dec 1998 |
22 Dec 1998 (r 2) |
-- |
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346, 1998 |
22 Dec 1998 |
27 Jan 1999 (r 2) |
-- |
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153, 1999 |
14 July 1999 |
14 July 1999 (r 2) |
-- |
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186, 1999 |
1 Sept 1999 |
r 1-3 and Sch 1: 1 Sept 1999 (r 2(1)) |
-- |
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196, 1999 |
10 Sept 1999 |
10 Sept 1999 (r 2) |
-- |
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350, 1999 |
22 Dec 1999 |
22 Dec 1999 (r 2) |
-- |
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1 Mar 2001 |
11 July 2001 (r 2) |
-- |
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185, 2001 |
5 July 2001 |
5 July 2001 (r 2) |
-- |
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247, 2001 |
14 Sept 2001 |
r 1-3 and Sch 1: 19 Sept 2001 (r 2(a)) |
-- |
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173, 2002 |
11 July 2002 |
Sch 3: 11 July 2002 (r 2(a)) |
-- |
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318, 2002 |
19 Dec 2002 |
19 Dec 2002 (r 2) |
-- |
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214, 2003 |
21 Aug 2003 |
24 July 2003 (r 2) |
-- |
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24, 2004 |
26 Feb 2004 |
11 Mar 2004 (r 2) |
-- |
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194, 2004 |
1 July 2004 |
1 July 2004 (r 2) |
-- |
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52, 2005 |
29 Mar 2005 (F2005L00759) |
r 1-3 and Sch 1: 30 Mar 2005 (r 2(a)) |
-- |
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211, 2005 |
16 Sept 2005 (F2005L02660) |
3 Oct 2005 (r 2) |
-- |
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355, 2006 |
15 Dec 2006 (F2006L03971) |
Sch 4: 1 Mar 2007 (r 2) |
-- |
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356, 2006 |
18 Dec 2006 (F2006L03976) |
r 1-4 and Sch 1: 19 Dec 2006 (r 2(a)) |
r 4 |
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40, 2007 |
23 Mar 2007 (F2007L00650) |
r 9, 10, Sch 6 and 7: 27 Mar 2007 (r 2(a), (c)) |
r 9, 10 |
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122, 2008 |
23 June 2008 (F2008L02119) |
r 5 and Sch 2: 1 July 2008 (r 2) |
r 5 |
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279, 2008 |
19 Dec 2008 (F2008L04588) |
Sch 3: 1 Jan 2009 (r 2) |
-- |
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26 June 2009 (F2009L02472) |
Sch 3: 1 July 2009 (r 2) |
-- |
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332, 2009 |
27 Nov 2009 (F2009L04297) |
Sch 2: 12 Dec 2009 (r 2) |
-- |
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248, 2010 |
15 Oct 2010 (F2010L02682) |
16 Oct 2010 (r 2) |
-- |
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62, 2011 |
16 May 2011 (F2011L00773) |
Sch 3: 1 July 2011 (r 2) |
-- |
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217, 2011 |
29 Nov 2011 (F2011L02480) |
Sch 1 (items 5.1-5.3): 27 Dec 2011 (r 2(a)) |
-- |
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66, 2012 |
14 May 2011 (F2012L01031) |
Sch 2 (items 1-15): 1 July 2012 (s 2(a)(iii)) |
s 4 |
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31, 2013 |
18 Mar 2013 (F2013L00479) |
Sch 3 (items 10-30), Sch 4 (items 30-48, Sch 5 (items 2-4), Sch 6 (items 87-99) and Sch 7 (items 3, 4): 15 Apr 2013 (s 2) |
-- |
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88, 2015 |
19 June 2015 (F2015L00852) |
Sch 3 (items 4, 5) and Sch 5 (items 15-31): 20 June 2015 (s 2(1) (items 4, 6) |
-- |
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90, 2015 |
19 June 2015 (F2015L00854) |
Sch 2 (items 200-218): 1 July 2015 (s 2(1) item 2) |
-- |
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Name |
Registration |
Commencement |
Application, saving and transitional provisions |
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Trade Marks Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2016 |
6 May 2016 (F2016L00694) |
7 May 2016 (s 2(1) item 1) |
-- |
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Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Fee Review) Regulation 2016 |
19 Aug 2016 (F2016L01306) |
10 Oct 2016 (s 2(1) item 1) |
-- |
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Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Single Economic Market and Other Measures) Regulation 2016 |
14 Nov 2016 (F2016L01754) |
Sch 2: 24 Feb 2017 (s 2(1) item 2) |
-- |
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Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 1 and Other Measures) Regulations 2018 |
16 Oct 2018 (F2018L01435) |
Sch 1 (items 3-5) and Sch 2 (items 1-14, 61-110, 142-157, 191, 219-222): 24 Feb 2019 (s 2(1) items 3, 5-7, 9, 12) |
-- |
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Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Fee Exemptions) Regulations 2020 |
12 June 2020 (F2020L00703) |
Sch 1 (item 2): 13 June 2020 (s 2(1) item 1) |
-- |
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Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Fee Amounts and Other Measures) Regulations 2020 |
7 Aug 2020 (F2020L00997) |
Sch 1 (items 50-79): 1 Oct 2020 (s 2(1) item 1) |
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In preparing this compilation for registration, the following kinds of editorial change(s) were made under the Legislation Act 2003.
Clause 1 of Schedule 9 (table items 2, 7 and 8)
Kind of editorial change
Correct typographical errors
Details of editorial change
Schedule 1 items 63 and 66 of the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Fee Amounts and Other Measures) Regulations 2020 repeal table items 1 and 3, and 7 and 8, and substitute table items 1 and 2, and 7 to 9B, in clause 1 of Schedule 9.
The newly inserted table items 2, 7 and 8 refer to "trademarks" and "trademark". The term "trade mark" is a defined term in the Act.
This compilation was editorially changed to insert a space between "trade" and "mark(s)" to correct the typographical errors.