Guides
Plain-English guides to Australian trade marks, with every fact taken from IP Australia’s own pages.
How to oppose a trade mark in Australia
How opposing a trade mark application works in Australia: the 2-month window, each step, the timeframes and IP Australia's fees.
Read the guideWhat trade mark classes mean and how to pick yours
The 45 trade mark classes in Australia, goods and services, what they cost, and how IP Australia's pick list helps you choose.
Read the guideTM vs ®: what each means in Australia
What the TM and ® symbols mean in Australia, when each can be used, and what trade mark registration involves.
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