Become a registered attorney
There are more than 1300 trade marks and patent attorneys registered in Australia. The Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (the Board) maintains the legislative regimes and standards that attorneys must meet if they wish to be registered. The Secretariat role for the Board is taken care of by IP Australia staff.
Benefits of Registration
Right of practice
Registration gives you the rights to carry on business as a trade marks or patent attorney.
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Right to title
Registration gives you the right to describe yourself or hold the title of a trade marks or patent attorney.
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Partnerships
Attorneys may practice in partnerships with other attorneys or other professionals if one of the partners is a registered attorney.
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Privileges
Registered trade marks or patent attorneys can do everything set out in the relevant legislation. Patent attorneys can practice anywhere in Australia and New Zealand.
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Registration process
How to register as a trade marks attorney
The Board sets the regimes and standards you are required to meet in order to register as a trade marks attorney. The following is a guide to help you apply for registration.
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How to register as a patent attorney
The Board sets the regimes and standards you are required to meet in order to register as a patent attorney. The following is a guide to applying for registration.
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How to register as an incorporated attorney
The Board sets the regimes and standards you are required to meet in order to register as a an incorporated attorney. Companies can register as an incorporated attorney. The following is a guide to registration.
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Registration requirements
Patent attorney requirements
- Knowledge requirements
- Academic qualifications
- Board approval – how it works
- Personal requirements
- Employment requirements
- Employment history
- Joint registration of Australian and New Zealand patent attorneys
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Resources
Forms
- Application for Registration as a Trade Marks Attorney
- Application for Registration as a Patent Attorney
- Application for Registration as an Incorporated Trade Marks Attorney
- Application for Registration as an Incorporated Patent Attorney
- Reg 20.7 Application for Trade Marks Knowledge Requirements
- Application for Knowledge Requirements for Patent Attorneys
- Application for Registration as a Patent Attorney (transitional)
- Application for Registration as a Trade Marks Attorney (transitional)