Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

TRADE MARKS REGULATIONS 1995

- made under the Trade Marks Act 1995

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

   PART 1--PRELIMINARY

   1.1.    Name of regulations [see Note 1]  
   1.2.    Commencement  

   PART 2--INTERPRETATION

   2.1.    Interpretation  
   2.2.    Period expressed in months  

   PART 3--TRADE MARKS AND TRADE MARK RIGHTS

   3.1.    Classification of goods and services  
   3.2.    Period in which action for infringement may be brought  

   PART 3A--ASSISTED FILING SERVICE

           Division 1--General

   3A.1.   Purpose of Part  
   3A.2.   Definitions for Part  

           Division 2--Request for filing assistance

   3A.3.   Request for filing assistance -- form of request  
   3A.4.   AFS request -- assessment by Registrar  
   3A.5.   AFS request -- formal requirements for amendment or proceeding to Part 4 application  

   PART 4--APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION

   4.1.    Applications -- approved form  
   4.2.    Application in approved form -- requirements for filing  
   4.2AA.  Divisional application -- additional requirement for filing  
   4.2A.   AFS request submitted as application -- requirements for filing  
   4.3.    Representation of trade marks  
   4.4.    Specification of goods and/or services  
   4.5.    Period for claiming priority for an application  
   4.6.    How to claim priority  
   4.7.    Publication of particulars of application  
   4.8.    Examination of application -- report to applicant  
   4.9.    Examination -- applicant's response to report  
   4.10.   Examination -- further report to applicant  
   4.11.   Examination -- additional requirements  
   4.12.   Periods after which applications lapse  
   4.13.   Deferment of acceptance  
   4.14.   Period for which acceptance is deferred  
   4.15.   Trade marks containing etc certain signs  
   4.15A.  Grounds for rejection -- trade mark identical etc to trade mark protected under Madrid Protocol  
   4.18.   Request for expedited examination of application  
   4.19.   Expedited examinations  

   PART 5--OPPOSITION TO REGISTRATION

   5.1.    Time for filing notice of opposition  
   5.2.    Extension of time for filing -- grounds  
   5.3.    Extension of time for filing -- applications  
   5.4.    Extension of time for filing -- grant of extension  
   5.5.    Copy of earlier application to be available to opponent  
   5.6.    Opposition proceedings  
   5.7.    Evidence in support  
   5.8.    Notice that opponent will not rely on evidence in support  
   5.9.    Evidence in answer  
   5.10.   Period for service of a copy of the evidence in answer  
   5.11.   Notice that applicants will not rely on evidence in answer  
   5.12.   Evidence in reply to evidence in answer  
   5.13.   Notice that opponents will not rely on evidence in reply to evidence in answer  
   5.14.   Hearing of opposition  
   5.15.   Extension of period to serve evidence and service of further evidence  
   5.16.   Conduct of opposition proceedings generally  
   5.17.   Registrar to give notice of dismissal of proceedings  
   5.18.   Grounds for opposition to registration of a trade mark -- trade mark identical etc to trade mark protected under Madrid Protocol  
   5.19.   Amendment of notice of opposition  

   PART 6--AMENDMENT OF APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A TRADE MARK AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

   6.1.    Amendment of applications by Registrar  
   6.2.    Request to amend before publication of details  
   6.3.    Filing of declarations  
   6.4.    Notification of amendments  
   6.5.    Amendment after particulars published -- notice of opposition  
   6.6.    Amendment after particulars published -- opposition proceedings  

   PART 7--REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARKS

           Division 1--Initial registration

   7.1.    Period in which a trade mark can be registered  
   7.2.    Particulars to be entered in the Register  

           Division 2--Renewal of registration

   7.3.    Period for request for renewal  
   7.4.    Notice of renewal due -- when and how given  
   7.5.    Notice of renewal  

           Division 3--Renewal of registration

   7.6.    Prescribed period (Act s 80A (3))  
   7.7.    Notice about renewal (Act s 80C)  
   7.8.    Notice of renewal (Act s 80E)  

   PART 8--AMENDMENT AND CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION

   8.1.    Notice of cancellation  
   8.1A.   Notice of revocation  
   8.2.    Amendment or cancellation -- matters for the court  
   8.3.    Grounds for application for rectification of Register -- registered trade mark identical etc to trade mark protected under Madrid Protocol  
   8.4.    Amendment because of inconsistency with international agreements -- notice of opposition  
   8.5.    Amendment because of inconsistency with international agreements -- opposition proceedings  

   PART 9--REMOVAL OF TRADE MARK FROM REGISTER FOR NON-USE

   9.1.    Applications for removal etc  
   9.2.    Notification of applications  
   9.3.    Notice of opposition to removal  
   9.4.    Opposition proceedings before the Registrar  

   PART 10--ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSMISSION OF TRADE MARKS

   10.1.   Applications for assignment etc to be recorded or entered  
   10.2.   Recording of assignment etc -- trade marks not registered  
   10.3.   Particulars of recorded assignment or transmission to be published  
   10.4.   Recording of assignment etc of registered trade marks  
   10.5.   Notice to persons recorded as claiming right or interest in trade marks  

   PART 11--VOLUNTARY RECORDING OF CLAIMS TO INTERESTS IN AND RIGHTS IN RESPECT OF TRADE MARKS

   11.1.   Amendment of particulars -- claimed interests or rights  
   11.2.   Amendment of name, address and address for service -- claims not in the Register  
   11.3.   Cancellation of particulars -- claimed interests or rights  

   PART 13--IMPORTATION OF GOODS INFRINGING AUSTRALIAN TRADE MARKS

   13.1.   Notice of objection to importation ¾ accompanying documents  
   13.2.   Notice of objection to importation -- authorised users  
   13.3.   Period for compliance with Customs CEO's request for information etc  
   13.4.   Modification of the Act in its application to Norfolk Island  
   13.5.   Modification of the Act in its application to Christmas Island  
   13.6.   Modification of the Act in its application to Cocos (Keeling) Islands  

   PART 16--CERTIFICATION TRADE MARKS

   16.1.   Copy of rules to be filed  
   16.2.   Documents to be sent to Commission  
   16.3.   Initial assessment of applications by Commission  
   16.4.   Holding of conferences  
   16.5.   Consideration of applications  
   16.6.   Criteria for Commission consideration of rules  
   16.7.   Matters to be included in advertisement of adverse decision  
   16.8.   Applications to vary rules  
   16.9.   Consideration of applications to vary rules  
   16.10.  Decision on variation of rules  
   16.10A. Assignment of unregistered certification trade marks  
   16.11.  Assignment of registered certification trade marks  
   16.12.  Publication of rules  

   PART 17--DEFENSIVE TRADE MARKS

   17.1.   Evidence in support of applications  
   17.2.   Defensive trade mark based on protected international trade mark  

   PART 17A--PROTECTED INTERNATIONAL TRADE MARKS UNDER THE MADRID PROTOCOL

           Division 1--General

   17A.1.  Purpose of Part  
   17A.2.  Definitions for Part  
   17A.3.  Meaning of priority date  
   17A.4.  Meaning of date of effect  

           Division 2--Application for international registration of a trade mark

   17A.5.  Purpose of Division  
   17A.6.  Eligibility to apply for international registration  
   17A.7.  Application for international registration  
   17A.8.  Functions of Registrar  
   17A.9.  Time limit for Registrar to send application to International Bureau  
   17A.10. Subsequent designations  

           Division 3--International registration designating Australia

              Subdivision 1--General

   17A.11. Purpose of Division  
   17A.12. Registrar to examine, and report on, IRDA  
   17A.13. Use of trade mark  
   17A.14. Specification of goods and services  
   17A.14A.Representation of trade marks  
   17A.15. Claim for priority  
   17A.16. Examination of IRDA -- report to holder  
   17A.17. Examination -- holder's response to report  
   17A.18. Examination -- further report to holder  
   17A.19. Examination -- additional requirements  
   17A.20. Period within which final decision on examination must be notified  
   17A.21. Deferment of acceptance  
   17A.22. Period for which acceptance is deferred  
   17A.23. Expedited examination  
   17A.24. Final decision on examination  
   17A.25. Notice of final decision on examination  
   17A.26. Appeal  
   17A.27. Revocation of acceptance  

              Subdivision 2--Grounds for rejecting IRDA

   17A.28. Grounds for rejecting IRDA  

              Subdivision 3--Opposition to IRDA

   17A.29. Opposition  
   17A.30. Extension of time for filing  
   17A.31. Grounds for opposing IRDA  
   17A.32. Circumstances in which opposition may proceed in name of a person other than the person who filed the notice  
   17A.33. Opposition proceedings  
   17A.34. Decision on opposition  
   17A.35. Appeal  

              Subdivision 3A--Cancellation or limitation of an international registration

   17A.35A.Cancellation  
   17A.35B.Duties and powers of Registrar -- notification of limitation by International Bureau  

              Subdivision 4--Extension of protection

   17A.36. When trade mark becomes a protected international trade mark  
   17A.37. Notice that trade mark is a protected international trade mark  
   17A.38. Disclaimer  

           Division 4--Protected international trade marks -- rights and protection

   17A.39. Rights given to, and protection of, protected international trade marks  
   17A.40. Circumstances in which action may not be brought  

           Division 5--Protected international trade marks -- amendment or cessation of protection

              Subdivision 1--Amendment or cessation of protection because of cancellation, limitation or non-renewal of international registration

   17A.41. Cancellation of international registration  
   17A.41A.Duties and powers of Registrar -- notification of limitation by International Bureau  
   17A.42. Failure to renew international registration  

              Subdivision 2--Amendment or cessation of protection by Registrar

   17A.42A.Registrar's powers to amend or cease protection  
   17A.42B.Notice to be given  
   17A.42C.Hearings and procedure  
   17A.42D.Effect of amendment or cessation of protection by Registrar  
   17A.42E.Registrar to notify Customs CEO  
   17A.42F.Appeal to Federal Court  

              Subdivision 3--Amendment or cessation of protection by prescribed court

   17A.43. Amendment or cessation of protection -- contravention of condition  
   17A.44. Amendment or cessation of protection -- loss of exclusive rights to use trade mark  
   17A.45. Amendment or cessation of protection -- other specified grounds  
   17A.46. Amendment or cessation may not be granted if holder not at fault etc  
   17A.47. Duties and powers of Registrar  

              Subdivision 4--Cessation of protection for non-use

   17A.48. Cessation of protection for non-use  

           Division 6--Collective and certification trade marks

   17A.49. Collective trade marks  
   17A.50. Certification trade marks  

           Division 7--Transformation of cancelled international registrations

   17A.51. Application of Division  
   17A.52. Transformation of IRDA  
   17A.53. Transformation of protected international trade mark  

           Division 8--Concurrence between registration and international registration

   17A.54. Effect of registration and protection of the same trade mark  
   17A.55. Effect of cancellation, removal or expiry of registered trade mark  

           Division 9--Change in ownership of international registration

   17A.56. Application of Division  
   17A.57. Collective trade marks  
   17A.58. Protected certification trade marks  
   17A.58A.Unprotected certification trade marks  
   17A.59. Trade marks affected by claimed interests and rights  
   17A.60. Recording change of ownership  

           Division 10--Recording of claimed interests and rights

   17A.61. Application to have claims recorded  
   17A.62. Recording of claims  
   17A.63. Notification of matters affecting trade mark  
   17A.64. Record not proof etc of existence of right etc  
   17A.65. Amendment or cancellation of record  

           Division 11--Miscellaneous

   17A.66. Record of International Registrations  
   17A.67. Inspection  
   17A.68. Evidence -- the Record of International Registrations  
   17A.69. Evidence -- international instruments  
   17A.70. Correction of errors or omissions in Record of International Registrations  
   17A.71. Passing off actions  
   17A.72. Documents to be made available for public inspection  
   17A.73. Security for costs  
   17A.74. Address for service of documents  

   PART 19--ADMINISTRATION

   19.1.   Trade Marks Office and sub-offices -- business hours  
   19.2.   Persons to whom Registrar may delegate (Act, s 206 (1))  

   PART 20--REGISTERED TRADE MARKS ATTORNEYS

           Division 1--General

   20.1.   Interpretation  

           Division 2--Obtaining registration for first time

   20.2.   Form of application  
   20.3.   Evidence that applicant meets registration requirements  
   20.4.   Certificate of registration  
   20.5.   Evidence of academic qualifications  
   20.6.   Academic qualifications  
   20.7.   Evidence of knowledge requirements  
   20.8.   Knowledge requirements  
   20.9.   Exemption from a requirement in Schedule 5 to Patents Regulations  
   20.10.  Prescribed offences  
   20.11.  Application of Schedule 5 to Patents Regulations  

           Division 3--Accreditation of courses of study

   20.12.  Accreditation of courses of study  

           Division 4--Board examinations

   20.13.  Board examinations  

           Division 5--Maintaining registration, removal from Register and returning to Register

   20.14.  Maintaining registration, removal from Register and returning to Register  

           Division 6--Discipline

   20.15.  Discipline  

           Division 7--Rights of registered trade marks attorneys

   20.16.  Lien  

   PART 21--MISCELLANEOUS

           Division 1--Applications and other documents

   21.1.   Compliance with instructions on approved forms  
   21.2.   Filing of documents -- requirements as to form  
   21.3.   Filing of documents -- common requirements  
   21.4.   Filing of documents -- treatment of non-complying documents  
   21.5.   Filing of documents -- date of receipt to be marked  
   21.6.   Declarations  
   21.7.   Declarations -- additional material  
   21.8.   Notification of service  
   21.9.   Notice of withdrawal of applications etc  
   21.10.  Withdrawal of application etc -- Registrar's notice to applicants  
   21.11.  Change of address for service -- notice to interested persons  
   21.11A. Documents to be made available for public inspection  

           Division 2--Proceedings before the Registrar

   21.12.  Applications for costs  
   21.13.  Determination of costs  
   21.14.  Conduct of proceedings generally  
   21.15.  Hearings by Registrar  
   21.16.  Registrar not required to hold hearings  
   21.17.  Evidence in proceedings  
   21.18.  Documents not in English  
   21.19.  Registrar may use information available  
   21.20.  Statements of reasons for decision  

           Division 3--General

   21.21.  What fees are payable  
   21.21A. No action permitted until fee paid  
   21.22.  How fees are to be paid  
   21.23.  Notice of non-payment of fee  
   21.24.  Refunds etc of fees  
   21.24A. Period for doing certain acts -- office not open for business  
   21.24B. Days when office not open for business  
   21.24C. Period for doing certain acts -- acts to which section 223A does not apply  
   21.25.  Extension of time -- application  
   21.26.  Extension of time -- notice of opposition  
   21.27.  Extension of time -- opposition proceedings  
   21.28.  Extension of time -- prescribed acts and documents  
   21.29.  Convention countries  
   21.30.  Rights of registered patent attorneys  
   21.31.  Incapacity of certain persons  
   21.32.  Destruction of documents  
   21.33.  Directions not otherwise prescribed  
   21.34.  Requirements cannot be complied with for reasonable cause  
   21.35.  Review of decisions  

   PART 22--TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

   22.1.   Application of the Act  
   22.2.   Fees payable in relation to certain matters  
   22.3.   Certain delegations continue  
   22.4.   Certain deferments continue  
   22.5.   Certain extensions of time continue  
   22.6.   Deferment of acceptance -- certain applications  
   22.7.   Trade marks attorneys  
   22.8.   Trade marks attorney examination requirements  
           SCHEDULE 1 Classification of goods and services
           SCHEDULE 2 Signs that may not be registered as trade marks
           SCHEDULE 3 Modifications of Part 13 of the Act -- Norfolk Island
           SCHEDULE 4 Modifications of Part 13 of the Act -- Christmas Island
           SCHEDULE 5 Modifications of Part 13 of the Act -- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
           SCHEDULE 6 Offices of persons to whom registrar may delegate
           SCHEDULE 7 Requirements for documents
           SCHEDULE 8 Costs, expenses and allowances
           SCHEDULE 9 Fees
           SCHEDULE 10 Convention countries