27 Nov How much does a trademark cost in Australia?
Author: Ian Aldridge, Progressive Legal
How much does a trademark cost in Australia?
Government application fees start at $250 per class for a standard online application using IP Australia’s picklist. How much does a trademark cost overall? The total depends on the route, classes, searches and professional work; legal advice and management fees are separate from the government charge.
A useful quote identifies included stages and possible extras, including searches, coverage advice and follow-up.
Progressive Legal can discuss your proposed mark and provide a quote for the work involved. Call 1800 820 083 or request trade mark advice.
What affects trademark costs in Australia?
Trademark fees have government and professional components. The cost to file a trademark should be distinguished from the full cost of registering a trademark, which may include searches, advice and later responses. For an ordinary standard application filed online, IP Australia currently charges $250 per class when goods and services are selected using the picklist. Trademark registration fees are $400 per class without the picklist for that ordinary standard online filing route. Different charges apply to some other filing types and methods.
Government trade mark fees are application charges, not a promise that your trade mark will register. The cost to register a trade mark in Australia can also include professional work outside the filing itself. Mistakes can lead to further work or another application, and the original fees may not be refundable.
The IP Australia fee schedule is the place to check the current charge before filing. Figures on this page were checked on 29 October 2026.
How much does a trademark cost through TM Headstart?
IP Australia fees for TM Headstart include an initial assessment fee of $200 per class and a further $130 per class to proceed to a standard application. The minimum total is therefore $330 for one class, assuming no paid changes.
It is a pre-application service. The initial request does not itself give you the filing date of a formal application. Changes before formalising can add costs, and strict deadlines apply.
Headstart can provide early feedback on registrability, but it does not replace a broader assessment of competing rights. Read about the Australian registration process when comparing routes.
How do classes affect trademark registration cost?
Government fees are charged for each class. A standard online picklist application covering two classes therefore has a government application fee of $500; three classes would be $750 at the current rate.
The cost to register a trade mark increases with each class included. Choose classes for your goods and services. Unnecessary classes increase cost; omitting a core activity leaves a gap.
Our trade mark classes guide explains the framework. The goal is suitable coverage, rather than the smallest possible class count.
Professional fees and service scope
Professional fees can cover ownership advice, searches, goods and services, filing and correspondence.
Ask whether the fee includes a preliminary or comprehensive search, an assessment of registration prospects, filing and routine management through to registration. Also check how additional marks, multiple classes and responses to objections are charged.
A filing service is not automatically a quote for an opposition, negotiation or infringement dispute. Ask Progressive Legal to confirm the proposed scope, professional fees, GST and government charges in writing.
Costs that may arise later
An adverse examination report, opposition, overseas filing, ownership change or licensing arrangement may require additional work and charges.
Registration lasts for an initial ten-year period and can be renewed. Renewal has its own government and professional fees, with additional charges if renewal is late. Budget for maintenance as well as the initial application.
How much does it cost to trademark a logo?
The cost to trademark a logo depends on the application route, classes and professional work. There is no separate flat rate for a logo. Protecting a word mark and a separate logo normally means separate applications and additional fees.
Consider which mark matters most to your business and whether the logo is likely to change. See our guides to business name trade marks and logo registration for those decisions.
Common questions
How much does it cost to trademark a business name?
Trade mark costs for a business name depend on the filing route, classes and advice needed, just as they do for another word mark. ASIC business name fees are separate from trade mark registration. Ask for a quote covering the specific mark and activities, rather than assuming administrative registration of the name includes brand protection.
How much does it cost to trademark a name in Australia?
The cost to trademark a name in Australia follows the same basic government fee structure as other ordinary trade marks: the filing route and classes determine the application charge. Separate applications for a word mark and logo normally mean additional fees. Ask for advice on which marks and coverage matter most before comparing totals.
Australian trademark registration cost example for two classes
For a standard online picklist application in two classes, IP Australia trade mark fees total $500 at the current $250-per-class rate. That example covers the government application charge only. Searches, legal preparation, management and any objection or opposition work should be identified separately in a quote.
What changes the price of trademark protection and renewal?
The trademark price for a name depends on its classes, filing route and legal work, rather than the number of letters. The cost of registering a trademark in Australia is separate from trademark renewal costs, overseas filings and disputes. Ask about both the initial work and ongoing maintenance.
Can I reduce costs by using the picklist?
The government filing fee is lower where the picklist is used, but the selected terms still need to describe the business accurately. Do not choose an unsuitable term just to reduce the fee.
Is international protection included?
No. Overseas filings have separate fees and requirements. See the international trademark cost guide for planning an overseas budget.
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Ian Aldridge is the Founder and Principal Lawyer Director at Progressive Legal. He has over 20 years experience in advising businesses in Australia and the UK. After practising in commercial litigation for 12 years in major Australian and International Law Firms, he decided to set up a NewLaw law firm in Australia and assist growing Australian businesses. Since 2014, he has advised over 5,000 small businesses in relation to Intellectual Property Law, Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Workplace and Privacy Law. He has strived to build a law firm that takes a different approach to providing legal services. A truly client-focused law firm, Ian has built Progressive Legal that strives to deliver on predictable costs, excellent communication and care for his clients. As a legal pioneer, Ian has truly changed the way legal services are being provided in Australia, by building Legal Shield™, a legal subscription to obtain tailored legal documents and advice in a front-loaded retainer package, a world-first. He has a double degree in Law (Hons) and Economics (with a marketing major). He was admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW in 2005.