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Domain name dispute (auDRP)

Dispute a domain name that infringes your trade mark

Dispute a .au domain name that may infringe an IP right.
Estimated cost: 
   $2,000+ per domain, plus optional legal fees
Estimated effort:
  Weeks to months
Rate of resolution:
  40-50% of cases end in licence transfer

Arbitration

Resolve IP issues with the help of a third party

Agree to be bound by the decision of a highly qualified third-party assessment.
Estimated cost:
  $10k+, plus significant legal fees
Estimated effort:
  Months
Rate of resolution:
  Variable

Mediation

Resolve IP issues with the help of a third party

Invite the other party to enter into mediation to agree to mutually acceptable agreement.
Estimated cost:
  $3,500-$5,000 per day, plus any legal fees
Estimated effort:
  Weeks to months
Rate of resolution:
  Variable

World IP Organisation (WIPO)

Access international arbitration and mediation services

Seek dispute resolution through the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.
Estimated cost:
 US$3k-$9k+, plus legal fees
Estimated effort:
  Months
Rate of resolution:
  92% of users prefer this over litigation to resolve cross-border disputes

ASBFEO

Access help tailored to resolve business disputes 

Australia Small Business & Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO).
Estimated cost:
  Free (dispute resolution costs extra)
Estimated effort:
  Days to weeks
Rate of resolution:
  Up to 80% of cases resolved with ASBFEO's help

Negotiation

Agree to a formal commercial arrangement

Work with an IP professional to come to an agreement with another party.
Estimated cost:
  Variable legal fees
Estimated effort:
  Days to weeks
Rate of resolution:
  Over 90% of commercial disputes settle outside court or arbitration

Patent re-examination

Challenge a granted patent

Request a re-examination with IP Australia, to revoke or amend a granted patent.
Estimated cost:
  $800, plus any legal fees
Estimated effort:
  Days (to request)
Rate of resolution: 
  <1% of patents are subject to re-examination

Patent opposition

Challenge a new or amended patent

Initiate a challenge to the validity of a new patent with IP Australia.
Estimated cost:
  $5,000-$50,000+ in legal fees
Estimated effort:
  Months to years
Rate of resolution:
  <1% of patents are opposed

Opposition process

Challenge the registration of a new trade mark

Initiate a trade mark opposition process against a new trade mark with IP Australia.
Estimated cost:
  $650+, plus legal fees
Estimated effort:
  Months to years
Rate of resolution: 
  1-3% of trade marks are opposed