Certification trade marks: the role of the ACCC

Book, B5, 2nd edition. In addition to its principal functions under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act) (formerly cited as the Trade Practices Act 1974) the ACCC has responsibilities under a range of other legislation. This booklet deals with the ACCC’s role in relation to the approval of certification trade marks (CTMs) as set out in Part 16 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 and accompanying regulations.

More details regarding the amendments to the Trade Marks Act can be found at www.ipaustralia.gov.au.

This publication has been updated to refer to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 which replaces the Trade Practices ACT 1974 on 1 January 2011. For more information on the Australian Consumer Law changes see www.consumerlaw.gov.au