IPA trademark annex-a1---taxing-of-costs-in--multiple--oppositions-relying-on-same-evidence — IP Australia Trade Marks Manual of Practice and Procedure – Part 55. Annex A1 - Taxing of costs in multiple oppositions relying on same evidence

[See part 55.4.2 ] As revised in September 2024 First case Second and subsequent cases Opponent: Prepare and file notice of opposition, incl TMO fees At scale At scale Applicant: Receive and peruse Notice of Opposition At scale At scale Applicant: Prepare and file Notice of Intention to Defend At scale At scale Opponent: Filing evidence in support At scale 20% of scale item, per application Applicant: Receiving and perusing evidence in support At scale 20% of scale item, per application Applicant: Filing evidence in answer At scale 20% of scale item, per application Opponent: Receiving and perusing evidence in answer At scale 20% of scale item, per application Opponent: Filing evidence in reply At scale 20% of scale item, per application Applicant: Receiving and perusing evidence in reply At scale 20% of scale item, per application Preparing for hearing At scale Nil "where matters can be decided as one" Hearing/decision fee(s) At scale Only if TMO requires multiple fees Hearing time, travel expenses etc At scale Nil