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Jun 14, 2016 (Newsletter Issue 11/16)
Australia
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Madrid Fee Process Changed by IP Australia


IP Australia will stop collecting and forwarding Madrid Export fees under Rule 34(2) of the Common Regulations under the Madrid Agreement and will stop accepting select forms on behalf of WIPO as of July 1, 2016.

Customers will instead pay and file directly to the International Bureau through their portal, enabling them to interact directly with the office administering their request. In paying directly to the International Bureau customers can be assured the correct fee has been paid based on the exchange rate at the time.

For further information and to access the list of forms which now need to be lodged directly with WIPO, please click here

It should be noted that the process for filing new export applications through the Madrid e-filing system is still available through the IP Australia’s e-services.

Source: www.ipaustralia.gov.au