The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to affect many of our customers.
As such, IP Australia’s streamlined process to provide free extensions of time to assist customers impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak will be continued until 30 November 2020.
If you have previously received a streamlined three month extension and subsequently find that you need a further extension due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, then you can apply for a further streamlined extension of time for up to 3 months.
We also recognise that restrictions in Victoria may be causing our customers additional disruptions. If you need more flexibility than the streamlined process for extensions of time offers, please contact us to discuss your circumstances and how we may be able to assist you.
The streamlined process for extensions of time is temporary and its continuation is being regularly reviewed considering the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions. We will provide at least one week’s notice before it is ended.
The service does not guarantee registration of your trade mark and is not a business or legal advice service. For advice on the trade mark system and how it might be best used in your business, we will recommend you to advisers such as trade mark attorneys or other professionals.
