Welcome to Trade Marks Office
Your Trusted Partner for Trade Mark Registration in Australia
We simplify the trade mark process for entrepreneurs and businesses who need a trade mark in Australia. Whether you’re starting a new venture or protecting an established brand, our attorney-led services ensure efficiency, transparency, and confidence every step of the way.
Plan, Search & Apply to Register Your Brand with Trade Marks Office
We’re your trusted partner, bridging the gap between thinking of a name and securing its registration.
Pick a name for your business then decide how widely you need to search for other similar names
A checklist of everything you need to know about the trade marks registration process
Make sure you understand the nuances of trade marks registration
How do I find out if someone else owns a brand like the one I want to use?
What's essential when choosing an appropriate trade marks Search?
All you need to ensure your brand is yours to use
Essential steps to successfully register your trade mark in Australia today
Avoid mistakes: a guide to trade marks portfolio mnagement in Australia
How to protect your brand with Australian trade mark registration process
Tell me about registering a trade mark
Using a trade mark may establish some common-law rights, but registering it offers significant benefits. Registration provides legal proof of ownership and exclusive rights to use the trade mark with your goods or services. It also helps prevent others from using a similar trade mark that could mislead or confuse consumers. A registered trade mark allows you to take legal action against those who infringe on your rights. Company and business names do not grant those rights, only a trade mark does. Additionally, it is illegal to use the ® symbol unless the trade mark is officially registered. Registering your trade mark is a vital step in safeguarding your business or product brand.
In the Plan phase, you pick a name and decide on the scope of a Search for similar, existing names to see if it’s available for registration as a trade mark, then decide how much help you may need to Apply for your trade mark.
In the Search phase, you choose one of our three search options
In the Apply phase, we offer 3 options, DIY/Self-Help, Professional (we help you and Concierge (we do it for you)
Choose the Right Trade Mark Strategy for You
Trade Marks Office will guide you through every step. Explore our resources to find the best trade mark solution for your business needs. Choose a Search, then choose how much help you would like in the Apply phase
Searching Trade Marks Data
A trade mark can be words, logos, images, sounds, scents, or a combination of these. It grants exclusive rights to use the trade mark for the goods/services it’s registered for. It must be distinctive and not descriptive to qualify for registration.
The Trade Marks Office offers three search tiers to protect your intellectual property, each designed for different business needs and budgets
Begin with our Free search of IP Australia’s trade marks registry – a no-cost way to check existing registered marks and pending applications in the Australian database
Take your search further by including (in addition to the results of the Free Search) ASIC business and company names, trade directories, selected top-level domain name registries (TLDs), and Australian domain names (.com.au and .au), revealing unregistered trade mark usage that could affect your rights
All paid searches include expert analysis of results by a registered trade marks attorney / practising intellectual property lawyer, helping you understand potential risks and opportunities for your trade mark application, maximising your chances of successful registration
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DIY / Self-Service TM Application
Take control of your trade mark registration with our cost-effective self-service package, designed for hands-on business owners who want to manage their own application
Get started with our free trade mark search tool, connecting directly to IP Australia’s registry database to identify similar registered or pending trade marks that might affect your application. Alternatively, add a paid search package for common law or common law + international data on existing similar brand names
Our intelligent system helps you identify the correct trade mark classes and product/service descriptions, ensuring compliance with IP Australia’s guidelines and reducing the risk of classification errors
Beyond the package cost, official fees are $250 for your first class of goods/services, with each additional class requiring another $250 government fee – all classes are clearly laid out in the pick list system that we use on this website
Professional TM Application
Step up to personalised guidance with a Registered Trade Marks Attorney who’ll review your application and provide strategic advice, while keeping you involved in the process.
Your dedicated Trade Marks Attorney oversees the entire process, from initial review through to filing, ensuring your application is strategically positioned for success with professional oversight.
Receive professional guidance on selecting the most appropriate classes and descriptions for your goods/services, going beyond AI suggestions to ensure your business interests are comprehensively protected.
Benefit from professional evaluation of potential conflicts and registration barriers, with clear advice on strengthening your application before filing to seek to avoid costly opposition proceedings.
Concierge TM Application
Our premium ‘done-for-you’ solution where our expert attorneys handle every aspect of your trade mark application from start to finish, providing complete peace of mind.
Leave all the work to us – our trade marks attorneys manage everything from conducting comprehensive searches to preparing and filing your application, with regular updates on progress.
We analyse your business needs and the search report in depth to recommend the most effective protection strategy, including professional class selection and description crafting to optimise your trade mark’s scope and strength.
We prepare all necessary documentation, handle all correspondence with IP Australia, and maintain detailed records of your application progress – you simply review and approve.
Done a Search? Now Apply in just 4 Easy Steps
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Enter your trade mark
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Select your good and/or services
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Enter the trade mark owner's details
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Pay and your trade mark is submitted to IP Australia
Choose Your Application Package
To Apply, choose from our 3 packages. You pick the one that works best for you.
DIY/Self-Service
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One-time payment
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Our core features for the lowest price, with step-by-step electronic guidance through the filing process
Professional
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One-time payment
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Personal, professional guidance from a Registered Trade Marks Attorney to secure your trade mark
Concierge
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One-time payment
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Done for you, with a full refund of our fee if we advise that a proposed trade mark is registrable and it does not achieve registration
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“Trade Marks Office is a great way to easily file an Australian trade mark application online, especially if you want someone else to handle the details.”
“…with a Concierge service that offers a unique USP of your money back on their professional fees if they can’t get it registered.”
“Australia’s own Trade Marks Office is a great way to easily search Australian trademarks online.”
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Trade Marks Office is backed by Nicholas Weston Lawyers & Trade Marks Attorneys which began in 2005 in Melbourne, Australia, where we remain headquartered today.
None of our trade marks application packages have a monthly fee, and each can be purchased for a flat one-time payment. However, some trade marks procedures, such as Opposition proceedings, Non-Use Applications and other professional services attract professional fees that you can discuss with a trade marks professional before they are incurred.
Trade Marks Office costs range from $250 to $600 plus the government application fee, depending on what package you get. Our trade marks packages come in three tiers, each with its own price:
- DIY/Self-Serve: $250 + government fee. You do it, guided by our AI supported system
- Professional: $400 + government fee. We help and guide you
- Concierge: $600 + government fee. We handle the whole process with the promise of a full refund of our professional fees if a trade mark does not achieve registration and we had advised it was likely to succeed
Whether you’re looking for some quick assistance with applying for a simple trade mark or a more complex services, there’s Trade Marks Office package for you.
No matter which package you choose, you’ll love how easy Trade Marks Office makes it to apply for and obtain your trade marks
Trade Marks Office is an online trade marks service operated by Nicholas Weston, a full service Australian commercial law firm and trade marks attorney practice founded in 2005. Trade Marks Office is independent of, and unaffiliated with, IP Australia. We provide the online trade mark services available on this website subject to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Information submitted through our online trade mark application service is not protected by legal professional privilege, though privilege may apply to separate legal advice services where specifically engaged
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