Specialist trade mark help
Got a trade mark problem? We can help fix it.
Received an Adverse Report from IP Australia? Don't assume your trade mark is lost.
We’ll review your Adverse Report free of charge, explain what’s gone wrong and tell you what your options are and what to do next.
Upload your Examination Report and get it assessed by a Trade Marks Attorney.
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Fix My Trade Mark is a specialist service provided by Hawk IP.
Something gone wrong?
Your trade mark didn't go to plan?
Received an Adverse Report from IP Australia?
Don’t worry. We’ll help you understand what’s happened and what you can do about it.
Our specialist review is free of charge, so you can get a clear view of the problem before deciding what to do next.
Formalities Issues
There’s a problem with your application
IP Australia has identified an issue with the way your application has been filed or the information provided.
Help me fix my formalities issue
Section 41
IP Australia says your trade mark isn’t distinctive enough.
Your trade mark may be too descriptive, too ordinary, or otherwise not capable of distinguishing your goods or services.
Help me with my section 41 objection
Section 44
IP Australia has cited a similar trade mark
An earlier trade mark may be considered too similar to yours for the goods or services covered by your application.
Help me with my section 44 objection
Not sure what’s wrong? Send it to us.
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Send it
Upload the Adverse Report you've received.
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We review it
We’ll look at what IP Australia has said, check any deadlines and identify the issues.
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Understand your options
We’ll explain what the issues mean for your trade mark and what you can do next.
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Decide what's right for you
If you’d like us to help, we’ll explain the appropriate service and cost. You decide whether to proceed.
Trade mark problems are easier to deal with when you know what to do next
Fix My Trade Mark was created to help businesses deal with trade mark problems without the legal jargon or uncertainty.
Behind Fix My Trade Mark is Hawk IP, a specialist trade mark and IP consultancy providing practical advice to businesses in Australia and internationally.
When something goes wrong with your trade mark, we’ll look at the issue, explain what it means for your application and give you a clear view of your options.
Clear advice. Practical action. No guesswork.
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Get clear before you decide what to do next.
Trade mark problems can raise a lot of questions. We’ve answered the ones we hear most often, so you can understand your options before deciding what to do.
What is an Adverse Report?
Does an Adverse Report mean my trade mark application has been rejected?
How long do I have to respond to an Adverse Report?
What happens if I don't respond to my Adverse Report?
Why has IP Australia objected to my trade mark?
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Not sure what IP Australia’s report means or what you should do next? Send it to us for a free review.
Upload your Adverse Report and tell us what’s happened. We’ll review the objections, identify any important deadlines and explain your options in plain English.
There’s no obligation to proceed. If you need further help, we’ll explain what’s involved and the fixed-fee cost before you decide.