DESIGNS REGULATIONS 2004 - SCHEDULE 4 Fees
DESIGNS REGULATIONS 2004 - SCHEDULE 4
FeesNote: See regulation 11.01.
The following table sets out fees that are payable in relation to matters specified in the table.
Item | Matter | Fee | |
1 | Filing a design application: (a) in respect of one design as mentioned in paragraph 22(1)(a) or (b) of the Act: |
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| (i) by preferred means; | $250 | |
| (ii) by another means; | $450 | |
| (b) in respect of more than one design as mentioned in paragraph 22(1)(c) or (d) of the Act: |
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| (i) by preferred means; | The sum of: (a) $250; and (b) $200 for each design, other than the first one, identified by the applicant as being a separate design disclosed in the application | |
| (ii) by another means | The sum of: (a) $450; and (b) $400 for each design, other than the first one, identified by the applicant as being a separate design disclosed in the application | |
2 | Filing a request under section 28 of the Act to amend a design application to identify further designs disclosed in the application: |
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| (a) if the application was filed by preferred means; or | $250 for each further design covered by the request | |
| (b) if the application was filed by another means | $450 for each further design covered by the request | |
3 | Filing a request, by the registered owner of a design, for examination of the design | $420 | |
4 | Filing a request, by a person other than the registered owner of a design, for examination of a design | (a) payable by the person filing the request--$210; and (b) payable by the registered owner--$210 | |
5 | Filing an application for renewal of the registration of a design |
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| (a) by preferred means | $400 | |
| (b) by another means | $450 | |
| and, in addition, if the fee is paid after the expiry of 5 years from the day when the term of registration of the design starts | $100 for each month or part of a month after the expiry of the 5 years and before the fee is paid (maximum $600) | |
7 | Filing an application for an extension of time on the ground specified in paragraph 137(2)(a) of the Act | $100 for each month or part of a month for which the extension is sought | |
8 | Filing an application for an extension of time on the ground specified in paragraph 137(2)(b) of the Act | $100 | |
9 | Filing a notice of opposition | $600 | |
11 | Filing a request for a hearing | $600 | |
12 | Appearing at a hearing | $600 for each day, or part of a day, less any amount paid under item 11 in relation to the hearing | |
13 | Filing a request for the supply, by the Registrar, of not more than 3 documents relating to a single design application or a single design number | $50 for each document | |
14 | Filing a request for the supply, by the Registrar, of 4 or more documents relating to a single design application or a single design number | $200 for each request | |
15 | If a request for the supply of documents is filed as mentioned in item 13 or 14--filing a request that the supply be by means of expedited dispatch | $20 for each request for the supply of documents | |