What Happens After You File a Trademark Application in Australia?

March 28, 2025 Australia, Perth, Perth 342 Scarborough Beach Rd, Osborne Park WA 6017, Australia 0

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Once you file your Trademark Application Australia, the process doesn’t end there. Here's what happens next.


6.1 Examination by IP Australia


The first step after submission is examination by IP Australia. The examiner checks your trademark for compliance with the legal requirements. This includes assessing its distinctiveness and ensuring it doesn’t conflict with other registered marks.


6.2 Publication and Opposition Period


If your application passes the examination, it will be published in the Australian Official Journal of Trade Marks. During this period, third parties can oppose your application if they believe it conflicts with their rights.


6.3 Registration


 


If no opposition is raised, and your trademark is accepted, it will be registered, and you’ll receive exclusive rights to use it in Australia for ten years, with the option to renew.


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