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[2024-25](https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> The Board administers the regulatory and disciplinary systems for patent attorneys in Australia and New Zealand, and for trade marks attorneys in Australia. [CP p.2]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> The Board determines whether an applicant for registration as a patent attorney has the required academic qualifications in a field of science or technology; determines whether an applicant for registration as an attorney has the required knowledge of intellectual property law and practice; accredits courses of study providing the knowledge required for registration as an attorney; establishes standards of practice for registered attorneys; investigates complaints against registered attorneys; and determines when the conduct of a registered attorney should be the subject of disciplinary proceedings before the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal. [CP p.2]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- To determine whether an applicant for registration as a patent attorney has the required academic qualifications in a field of science or technology. [CP p.2]\n- To determine whether an applicant for registration as an attorney has the required knowledge of intellectual property law and practice. [CP p.2]\n- To accredit courses of study providing the knowledge required for registration as an attorney. [CP p.2]\n- To establish standards of practice for registered attorneys. [CP p.2]\n- To investigate complaints against registered attorneys. [CP p.2]\n- To determine when the conduct of a registered attorney should be the subject of disciplinary proceedings before the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal. [CP p.2]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Regulation of patent attorneys\nThe Board ensures that patent attorneys meet the required academic and professional standards and that they adhere to the established codes of conduct. [CP p.2]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Approval of academic qualifications\n- Approval of knowledge requirements\n- Accreditation of courses\n- Establishment of standards of practice\n- Investigation of complaints\n- Disciplinary proceedings\n\n### Outcome 2: Regulation of trade marks attorneys\nThe Board ensures that trade marks attorneys meet the required academic and professional standards and that they adhere to the established codes of conduct. [CP p.2]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Approval of academic qualifications\n- Approval of knowledge requirements\n- Accreditation of courses\n- Establishment of standards of practice\n- Investigation of complaints\n- Disciplinary proceedings\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board Values_\n\n- Professionalism\n- Integrity\n- Collaboration\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Number of approved academic qualifications | Increase by 5% | |\n| CCE02 | Number of accredited courses | Maintain current level | |\n| CCE03 | Number of investigations conducted | Decrease by 10% | |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Number of approved academic qualifications | Increased by 3% | Partially achieved | |\n| CCE02 | Number of accredited courses | Maintained current level | Achieved | |\n| CCE03 | Number of investigations conducted | Decreased by 15% | Substantially achieved | |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:40:12.679733+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-003651\n**Entity type**: Statutory Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Industry, Science and Resources\n**Website**: https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 2 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 4 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- TABLE 2: SUB-COMMITTEES AND MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD\nSub-Committee Membership Purpose\nMs Michelle Goldsmith\nAccreditation Considers and makes recommendations on the\n(Convenor)\naccreditation of appropriate courses of study pursuant to\nMs Veg Tran regulations 20.13 and 20.14 of the Patents Regulations,\nand Regulation 20.12 of the Trade Marks Regulations.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- Sub-Committee details are:\nSub-Committee Membership Purpose\nMichelle Goldsmith\nAccreditation Considers and makes recommendations on the\n(Convenor)\naccreditation of appropriate courses of study pursuant to\nVeg Tran regulations 20.13 and 20.14 of the Patents Regulations,\nand Regulation 20.12 of the Trade Marks Regulations.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- The purpose of the health-check is to form an evidence base for a substantive review\nand any required amendments in response to Recommendation 6 of the 2023 Review of the TTIPA\nRegime.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Trans-Tasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Communique-November-2025.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Board-Communique/Trans-Tasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Communique-November-2025.pdf?rev=e786eb5a691d43eca58bb911de963577)`\n- 2022–23 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (26 July 2022, 6 December 2022 and 29 March 2023).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Here are the latest summaries:\nBoard Communique\nMarch 2026\nPDF | 271KB\nNovember 2025\nPDF | 245KB\nJuly-August 2025\nPDF | 221KB\nApril 2025\nPDF | 217KB\nNovember 2024\nPDF | 202KB\nAugust 2024\nPDF | 564KB\nMarch 2024\nPDF | 252KB\nNovember 2023\nPDF | 307KB\nAugust 2023\nPDF | 170KB\nMarch 2023\nPDF | 219KB\nAnnual reports\nEvery year the Board's chair provides a report on the Board's functions and responsibilities, including statistics on the applications considered and total number of registrations.\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/publications)`\n- Functions and responsibilities\nThe Board administers the regulatory and disciplinary systems for patent attorneys in Australia and New Zealand,\nand for trade marks attorneys in Australia.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- 2022–23 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (26 July 2022, 6 December 2022 and 29 March 2023).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- As at 30 June 2023, there were a total of 1580 individual registered attorneys and 94 incorporated registered\nattorneys (an increase of 3.5 % and 9.3%, respectively compared to last year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- Individuals Incorporated\nRegistered attorneys\n2022-2023 2021-2022 2022-2023 2021-2022\nSingle-registered patent attorneys 381 376 34 31\nSingle-registered trade marks attorneys 511 485 7 7\nDual-registered patent & trade marks\n688 665 53 48\nattorneys\nTotal registered attorneys 1580 1526 94 86\nMembership\nThe legislation establishing the Board provides for a minimum of seven and no more than 10 members.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [Page 7]\nBoard and Designated Manager Statistics 1 July 2022—30 June 2023\nTABLE 3: APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD\n2022-23 2021-22\nConsidered Approved Considered Approved\nApproval of academic qualifications\nPatent attorneys 47 40 41 37\nTrade marks attorneys 37 37 48 48\nApproval of knowledge requirements\nPatent attorneys 28 23 33 33\nTrade marks attorneys 28 28 41 41\nExemptions from knowledge requirements based on prior study\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 26 23 35 30\nAccreditation of courses\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 8 8 0 0\nTotal Applications 174 159 198 189\nTABLE 4: NEW ATTORNEY REGISTRATIONS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nNew Attorney Registrations 2022-23 2021-22\nPatent attorneys\nAustralian-resident patent attorneys 18 14\nNZ-resident patent attorneys 8 6\nAustralian-resident dual-registered patent and trade marks attorneys 10 6\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Competencies Review\nOne of the Board’s main strategic priorities is implementing the recommendations of the 2025\nCompetencies Review.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Trans-Tasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Communique-November-2025.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Board-Communique/Trans-Tasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Communique-November-2025.pdf?rev=e786eb5a691d43eca58bb911de963577)`\n- 2022–23 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (26 July 2022, 6 December 2022 and 29 March 2023).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- As at 30 June 2023, there were a total of 1580 individual registered attorneys and 94 incorporated registered\nattorneys (an increase of 3.5 % and 9.3%, respectively compared to last year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- Individuals Incorporated\nRegistered attorneys\n2022-2023 2021-2022 2022-2023 2021-2022\nSingle-registered patent attorneys 381 376 34 31\nSingle-registered trade marks attorneys 511 485 7 7\nDual-registered patent & trade marks\n688 665 53 48\nattorneys\nTotal registered attorneys 1580 1526 94 86\nMembership\nThe legislation establishing the Board provides for a minimum of seven and no more than 10 members.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [Page 7]\nBoard and Designated Manager Statistics 1 July 2022—30 June 2023\nTABLE 3: APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD\n2022-23 2021-22\nConsidered Approved Considered Approved\nApproval of academic qualifications\nPatent attorneys 47 40 41 37\nTrade marks attorneys 37 37 48 48\nApproval of knowledge requirements\nPatent attorneys 28 23 33 33\nTrade marks attorneys 28 28 41 41\nExemptions from knowledge requirements based on prior study\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 26 23 35 30\nAccreditation of courses\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 8 8 0 0\nTotal Applications 174 159 198 189\nTABLE 4: NEW ATTORNEY REGISTRATIONS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nNew Attorney Registrations 2022-23 2021-22\nPatent attorneys\nAustralian-resident patent attorneys 18 14\nNZ-resident patent attorneys 8 6\nAustralian-resident dual-registered patent and trade marks attorneys 10 6\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [Page 8]\nTABLE 5: ATTORNEY RENEWALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nRenewals 2022-23 2021-22\nPatent attorneys 388 376\nTrade marks attorneys 488 485\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 663 665\nIncorporated patent attorneys 32 31\nIncorporated trade marks attorneys 7 7\nDual-registered incorporated attorneys 53 48\nTotal 1631 1612\nTable 5 presents registrations, not individuals.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- TABLE 6: REMOVALS FROM AND RESTORATIONS TO THE REGISTERS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\n2022-23 2021-22\nRemoved from the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 17 1 26 4\nTrade marks attorneys 53 1 55 6\nTotal registrations removed 70 2 81 10\nRestored to the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 1 0 2 0\nTrade marks attorneys 5 0 5 0\nTotal registrations restored 6 0 7 0\nTABLE 7: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEFERRALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nContinuing professional education deferrals 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2020\nPatent attorneys 3 2 2\nTrade marks attorneys 9 5 6\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 3 6 4\nTotal 15 13 12\nAttorneys must pay an annual fee and maintain continuing professional education (CPE) as part of their registration.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- 2023–24 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (1-2 August 2023, 29-30 November 2023 and 14-15 March 2024).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- [pages 3,4,5,6]\ntly 4 institutions offer Board-\nInnovation and Education of New Zealand (MBIE), should continue to accredited courses (2 in Australia\nmonitor the availability of suitable courses to qualify as patent and 2 in New Zealand).\nattorneys\nThere is sufficient availability and\nchoice of courses amongst the\ninstitutions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- As at 30 June 2024, there were a total of 1602 individual registered attorneys and 92 incorporated registered\nattorneys (an increase of 1.39 % and a decrease of 2.13%, respectively, compared to last year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- 2022–23 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (26 July 2022, 6 December 2022 and 29 March 2023).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- As at 30 June 2023, there were a total of 1580 individual registered attorneys and 94 incorporated registered\nattorneys (an increase of 3.5 % and 9.3%, respectively compared to last year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- Individuals Incorporated\nRegistered attorneys\n2022-2023 2021-2022 2022-2023 2021-2022\nSingle-registered patent attorneys 381 376 34 31\nSingle-registered trade marks attorneys 511 485 7 7\nDual-registered patent & trade marks\n688 665 53 48\nattorneys\nTotal registered attorneys 1580 1526 94 86\nMembership\nThe legislation establishing the Board provides for a minimum of seven and no more than 10 members.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [Page 7]\nBoard and Designated Manager Statistics 1 July 2022—30 June 2023\nTABLE 3: APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD\n2022-23 2021-22\nConsidered Approved Considered Approved\nApproval of academic qualifications\nPatent attorneys 47 40 41 37\nTrade marks attorneys 37 37 48 48\nApproval of knowledge requirements\nPatent attorneys 28 23 33 33\nTrade marks attorneys 28 28 41 41\nExemptions from knowledge requirements based on prior study\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 26 23 35 30\nAccreditation of courses\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 8 8 0 0\nTotal Applications 174 159 198 189\nTABLE 4: NEW ATTORNEY REGISTRATIONS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nNew Attorney Registrations 2022-23 2021-22\nPatent attorneys\nAustralian-resident patent attorneys 18 14\nNZ-resident patent attorneys 8 6\nAustralian-resident dual-registered patent and trade marks attorneys 10 6\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [Page 8]\nTABLE 5: ATTORNEY RENEWALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nRenewals 2022-23 2021-22\nPatent attorneys 388 376\nTrade marks attorneys 488 485\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 663 665\nIncorporated patent attorneys 32 31\nIncorporated trade marks attorneys 7 7\nDual-registered incorporated attorneys 53 48\nTotal 1631 1612\nTable 5 presents registrations, not individuals.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- TABLE 6: REMOVALS FROM AND RESTORATIONS TO THE REGISTERS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\n2022-23 2021-22\nRemoved from the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 17 1 26 4\nTrade marks attorneys 53 1 55 6\nTotal registrations removed 70 2 81 10\nRestored to the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 1 0 2 0\nTrade marks attorneys 5 0 5 0\nTotal registrations restored 6 0 7 0\nTABLE 7: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEFERRALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nContinuing professional education deferrals 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2020\nPatent attorneys 3 2 2\nTrade marks attorneys 9 5 6\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 3 6 4\nTotal 15 13 12\nAttorneys must pay an annual fee and maintain continuing professional education (CPE) as part of their registration.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- 2023–24 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (1-2 August 2023, 29-30 November 2023 and 14-15 March 2024).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- [pages 3,4,5,6]\ntly 4 institutions offer Board-\nInnovation and Education of New Zealand (MBIE), should continue to accredited courses (2 in Australia\nmonitor the availability of suitable courses to qualify as patent and 2 in New Zealand).\nattorneys\nThere is sufficient availability and\nchoice of courses amongst the\ninstitutions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- As at 30 June 2024, there were a total of 1602 individual registered attorneys and 92 incorporated registered\nattorneys (an increase of 1.39 % and a decrease of 2.13%, respectively, compared to last year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- [Page 5]\nIndividuals Incorporated\nRegistered attorneys\n2023-2024 2022-2023 2023-2024 2022-2023\nSingle-registered patent attorneys 407 381 32 34\nSingle-registered trade marks attorneys 512 511 6 7\nDual-registered patent & trade marks\n683 688 54 53\nattorneys\nTotal registered attorneys 1602 1580 92 94\nMembership\nThe legislation establishing the Board provides for a minimum of seven and no more than 10 members.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- TABLE 2: SUB-COMMITTEES AND MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD\nSub-Committee Membership Purpose\nMs Michelle Goldsmith\nAccreditation Considers and makes recommendations on the\n(Convenor)\naccreditation of appropriate courses of study pursuant to\nMs Veg Tran regulations 20.13 and 20.14 of the Patents Regulations,\nand Regulation 20.12 of the Trade Marks Regulations.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- [Page 8]\nBoard and Designated Manager Statistics 1 July 2023—30 June 2024\nTABLE 3: APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD\n2023-2024 2022-23\nConsidered Approved Considered Approved\nApproval of academic qualifications\nPatent attorneys 24 24 47 40\nTrade marks attorneys 41 41 37 37\nApproval of knowledge requirements\nPatent attorneys 39 38 28 23\nTrade marks attorneys 46 45 28 28\nExemptions from knowledge requirements based on prior study\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 51 40 26 23\nAccreditation of courses\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 3 3 8 8\nTotal Applications 204 191 174 159\nTABLE 4: NEW ATTORNEY REGISTRATIONS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nNew Attorney Registrations 2023-2024 2022-23\nPatent attorneys\nAustralian-resident patent attorneys 16 18\nNZ-resident patent attorneys 4 8\nAustralian-resident dual-registered patent and trade marks attorneys 14 10\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- [Page 9]\nTABLE 5: ATTORNEY RENEWALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nRenewals 2023-2024 2022-23\nPatent attorneys 387 375\nTrade marks attorneys 483 485\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 664 667\nIncorporated patent attorneys 32 32\nIncorporated trade marks attorneys 7 8\nDual-registered incorporated attorneys 53 49\nTotal 1626 1616\nTable 5 presents registrations, not individuals.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- TABLE 6: REMOVALS FROM AND RESTORATIONS TO THE REGISTERS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\n2023-2024 2022-23\nRemoved from the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 20 4 28 4\nTrade marks attorneys 56 3 55 5\nTotal registrations removed 76 7 83 9\nRestored to the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 5 0 3 0\nTrade marks attorneys 10 1 8 0\nTotal registrations restored 15 1 11 0\nThe 2022-23 figures are revised as compared to the Chair’s 2022-23 Annual Report due to updates to attorney database\nlogic.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n- 2022–23 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (26 July 2022, 6 December 2022 and 29 March 2023).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- As at 30 June 2023, there were a total of 1580 individual registered attorneys and 94 incorporated registered\nattorneys (an increase of 3.5 % and 9.3%, respectively compared to last year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- Individuals Incorporated\nRegistered attorneys\n2022-2023 2021-2022 2022-2023 2021-2022\nSingle-registered patent attorneys 381 376 34 31\nSingle-registered trade marks attorneys 511 485 7 7\nDual-registered patent & trade marks\n688 665 53 48\nattorneys\nTotal registered attorneys 1580 1526 94 86\nMembership\nThe legislation establishing the Board provides for a minimum of seven and no more than 10 members.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [Page 7]\nBoard and Designated Manager Statistics 1 July 2022—30 June 2023\nTABLE 3: APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD\n2022-23 2021-22\nConsidered Approved Considered Approved\nApproval of academic qualifications\nPatent attorneys 47 40 41 37\nTrade marks attorneys 37 37 48 48\nApproval of knowledge requirements\nPatent attorneys 28 23 33 33\nTrade marks attorneys 28 28 41 41\nExemptions from knowledge requirements based on prior study\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 26 23 35 30\nAccreditation of courses\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 8 8 0 0\nTotal Applications 174 159 198 189\nTABLE 4: NEW ATTORNEY REGISTRATIONS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nNew Attorney Registrations 2022-23 2021-22\nPatent attorneys\nAustralian-resident patent attorneys 18 14\nNZ-resident patent attorneys 8 6\nAustralian-resident dual-registered patent and trade marks attorneys 10 6\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [Page 8]\nTABLE 5: ATTORNEY RENEWALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nRenewals 2022-23 2021-22\nPatent attorneys 388 376\nTrade marks attorneys 488 485\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 663 665\nIncorporated patent attorneys 32 31\nIncorporated trade marks attorneys 7 7\nDual-registered incorporated attorneys 53 48\nTotal 1631 1612\nTable 5 presents registrations, not individuals.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- TABLE 6: REMOVALS FROM AND RESTORATIONS TO THE REGISTERS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\n2022-23 2021-22\nRemoved from the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 17 1 26 4\nTrade marks attorneys 53 1 55 6\nTotal registrations removed 70 2 81 10\nRestored to the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 1 0 2 0\nTrade marks attorneys 5 0 5 0\nTotal registrations restored 6 0 7 0\nTABLE 7: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEFERRALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nContinuing professional education deferrals 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2020\nPatent attorneys 3 2 2\nTrade marks attorneys 9 5 6\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 3 6 4\nTotal 15 13 12\nAttorneys must pay an annual fee and maintain continuing professional education (CPE) as part of their registration.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- 2023–24 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (1-2 August 2023, 29-30 November 2023 and 14-15 March 2024).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- [pages 3,4,5,6]\ntly 4 institutions offer Board-\nInnovation and Education of New Zealand (MBIE), should continue to accredited courses (2 in Australia\nmonitor the availability of suitable courses to qualify as patent and 2 in New Zealand).\nattorneys\nThere is sufficient availability and\nchoice of courses amongst the\ninstitutions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- As at 30 June 2024, there were a total of 1602 individual registered attorneys and 92 incorporated registered\nattorneys (an increase of 1.39 % and a decrease of 2.13%, respectively, compared to last year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- [Page 5]\nIndividuals Incorporated\nRegistered attorneys\n2023-2024 2022-2023 2023-2024 2022-2023\nSingle-registered patent attorneys 407 381 32 34\nSingle-registered trade marks attorneys 512 511 6 7\nDual-registered patent & trade marks\n683 688 54 53\nattorneys\nTotal registered attorneys 1602 1580 92 94\nMembership\nThe legislation establishing the Board provides for a minimum of seven and no more than 10 members.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- 2022–23 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (26 July 2022, 6 December 2022 and 29 March 2023).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- 2023–24 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (1-2 August 2023, 29-30 November 2023 and 14-15 March 2024).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- As at 30 June 2023, there were a total of 1580 individual registered attorneys and 94 incorporated registered\nattorneys (an increase of 3.5 % and 9.3%, respectively compared to last year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- Individuals Incorporated\nRegistered attorneys\n2022-2023 2021-2022 2022-2023 2021-2022\nSingle-registered patent attorneys 381 376 34 31\nSingle-registered trade marks attorneys 511 485 7 7\nDual-registered patent & trade marks\n688 665 53 48\nattorneys\nTotal registered attorneys 1580 1526 94 86\nMembership\nThe legislation establishing the Board provides for a minimum of seven and no more than 10 members.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [Page 7]\nBoard and Designated Manager Statistics 1 July 2022—30 June 2023\nTABLE 3: APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD\n2022-23 2021-22\nConsidered Approved Considered Approved\nApproval of academic qualifications\nPatent attorneys 47 40 41 37\nTrade marks attorneys 37 37 48 48\nApproval of knowledge requirements\nPatent attorneys 28 23 33 33\nTrade marks attorneys 28 28 41 41\nExemptions from knowledge requirements based on prior study\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 26 23 35 30\nAccreditation of courses\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 8 8 0 0\nTotal Applications 174 159 198 189\nTABLE 4: NEW ATTORNEY REGISTRATIONS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nNew Attorney Registrations 2022-23 2021-22\nPatent attorneys\nAustralian-resident patent attorneys 18 14\nNZ-resident patent attorneys 8 6\nAustralian-resident dual-registered patent and trade marks attorneys 10 6\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [Page 8]\nTABLE 5: ATTORNEY RENEWALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nRenewals 2022-23 2021-22\nPatent attorneys 388 376\nTrade marks attorneys 488 485\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 663 665\nIncorporated patent attorneys 32 31\nIncorporated trade marks attorneys 7 7\nDual-registered incorporated attorneys 53 48\nTotal 1631 1612\nTable 5 presents registrations, not individuals.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- TABLE 6: REMOVALS FROM AND RESTORATIONS TO THE REGISTERS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\n2022-23 2021-22\nRemoved from the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 17 1 26 4\nTrade marks attorneys 53 1 55 6\nTotal registrations removed 70 2 81 10\nRestored to the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 1 0 2 0\nTrade marks attorneys 5 0 5 0\nTotal registrations restored 6 0 7 0\nTABLE 7: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEFERRALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nContinuing professional education deferrals 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2020\nPatent attorneys 3 2 2\nTrade marks attorneys 9 5 6\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 3 6 4\nTotal 15 13 12\nAttorneys must pay an annual fee and maintain continuing professional education (CPE) as part of their registration.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [pages 3,4,5,6]\ntly 4 institutions offer Board-\nInnovation and Education of New Zealand (MBIE), should continue to accredited courses (2 in Australia\nmonitor the availability of suitable courses to qualify as patent and 2 in New Zealand).\nattorneys\nThere is sufficient availability and\nchoice of courses amongst the\ninstitutions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- As at 30 June 2024, there were a total of 1602 individual registered attorneys and 92 incorporated registered\nattorneys (an increase of 1.39 % and a decrease of 2.13%, respectively, compared to last year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- [Page 5]\nIndividuals Incorporated\nRegistered attorneys\n2023-2024 2022-2023 2023-2024 2022-2023\nSingle-registered patent attorneys 407 381 32 34\nSingle-registered trade marks attorneys 512 511 6 7\nDual-registered patent & trade marks\n683 688 54 53\nattorneys\nTotal registered attorneys 1602 1580 92 94\nMembership\nThe legislation establishing the Board provides for a minimum of seven and no more than 10 members.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- TABLE 2: SUB-COMMITTEES AND MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD\nSub-Committee Membership Purpose\nMs Michelle Goldsmith\nAccreditation Considers and makes recommendations on the\n(Convenor)\naccreditation of appropriate courses of study pursuant to\nMs Veg Tran regulations 20.13 and 20.14 of the Patents Regulations,\nand Regulation 20.12 of the Trade Marks Regulations.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- [Page 8]\nBoard and Designated Manager Statistics 1 July 2023—30 June 2024\nTABLE 3: APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD\n2023-2024 2022-23\nConsidered Approved Considered Approved\nApproval of academic qualifications\nPatent attorneys 24 24 47 40\nTrade marks attorneys 41 41 37 37\nApproval of knowledge requirements\nPatent attorneys 39 38 28 23\nTrade marks attorneys 46 45 28 28\nExemptions from knowledge requirements based on prior study\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 51 40 26 23\nAccreditation of courses\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 3 3 8 8\nTotal Applications 204 191 174 159\nTABLE 4: NEW ATTORNEY REGISTRATIONS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nNew Attorney Registrations 2023-2024 2022-23\nPatent attorneys\nAustralian-resident patent attorneys 16 18\nNZ-resident patent attorneys 4 8\nAustralian-resident dual-registered patent and trade marks attorneys 14 10\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- TABLE 2: SUB-COMMITTEES AND MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD\nSub-Committee Membership Purpose\nMs Michelle Goldsmith\nAccreditation Considers and makes recommendations on the\n(Convenor)\naccreditation of appropriate courses of study pursuant to\nMs Veg Tran regulations 20.13 and 20.14 of the Patents Regulations,\nand Regulation 20.12 of the Trade Marks Regulations.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- Sub-Committee details are:\nSub-Committee Membership Purpose\nMichelle Goldsmith\nAccreditation Considers and makes recommendations on the\n(Convenor)\naccreditation of appropriate courses of study pursuant to\nVeg Tran regulations 20.13 and 20.14 of the Patents Regulations,\nand Regulation 20.12 of the Trade Marks Regulations.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- The Board is putting significant focus into Recommendation 5 as it seeks to\nimprove the Board’s core regulatory role in accreditation:\nRecommendation 5: Establish a more rigorous accreditation process for Board accredited\ncourses, including an initial audit of selected subjects\nThe aim of the accreditation process is to ensure all users of the IP system have access to\nknowledgeable IP advisors.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Trans-Tasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Communique-November-2025.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Board-Communique/Trans-Tasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Communique-November-2025.pdf?rev=e786eb5a691d43eca58bb911de963577)`\n- 1 Report on the Review of the Arrangement Between the Governments of Australia and New Zealand Relating to the Trans-\nTasman Regulation of Patent Attorneys May 2023 at recommendations 7 and 8.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- The purpose of the health-check is to form an evidence base for a substantive review\nand any required amendments in response to Recommendation 6 of the 2023 Review of the TTIPA\nRegime.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Trans-Tasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Communique-November-2025.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Board-Communique/Trans-Tasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Communique-November-2025.pdf?rev=e786eb5a691d43eca58bb911de963577)`\n- 2022–23 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (26 July 2022, 6 December 2022 and 29 March 2023).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- As at 30 June 2023, there were a total of 1580 individual registered attorneys and 94 incorporated registered\nattorneys (an increase of 3.5 % and 9.3%, respectively compared to last year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- Individuals Incorporated\nRegistered attorneys\n2022-2023 2021-2022 2022-2023 2021-2022\nSingle-registered patent attorneys 381 376 34 31\nSingle-registered trade marks attorneys 511 485 7 7\nDual-registered patent & trade marks\n688 665 53 48\nattorneys\nTotal registered attorneys 1580 1526 94 86\nMembership\nThe legislation establishing the Board provides for a minimum of seven and no more than 10 members.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [Page 7]\nBoard and Designated Manager Statistics 1 July 2022—30 June 2023\nTABLE 3: APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD\n2022-23 2021-22\nConsidered Approved Considered Approved\nApproval of academic qualifications\nPatent attorneys 47 40 41 37\nTrade marks attorneys 37 37 48 48\nApproval of knowledge requirements\nPatent attorneys 28 23 33 33\nTrade marks attorneys 28 28 41 41\nExemptions from knowledge requirements based on prior study\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 26 23 35 30\nAccreditation of courses\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 8 8 0 0\nTotal Applications 174 159 198 189\nTABLE 4: NEW ATTORNEY REGISTRATIONS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nNew Attorney Registrations 2022-23 2021-22\nPatent attorneys\nAustralian-resident patent attorneys 18 14\nNZ-resident patent attorneys 8 6\nAustralian-resident dual-registered patent and trade marks attorneys 10 6\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [Page 8]\nTABLE 5: ATTORNEY RENEWALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nRenewals 2022-23 2021-22\nPatent attorneys 388 376\nTrade marks attorneys 488 485\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 663 665\nIncorporated patent attorneys 32 31\nIncorporated trade marks attorneys 7 7\nDual-registered incorporated attorneys 53 48\nTotal 1631 1612\nTable 5 presents registrations, not individuals.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- TABLE 6: REMOVALS FROM AND RESTORATIONS TO THE REGISTERS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\n2022-23 2021-22\nRemoved from the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 17 1 26 4\nTrade marks attorneys 53 1 55 6\nTotal registrations removed 70 2 81 10\nRestored to the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 1 0 2 0\nTrade marks attorneys 5 0 5 0\nTotal registrations restored 6 0 7 0\nTABLE 7: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEFERRALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nContinuing professional education deferrals 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2020\nPatent attorneys 3 2 2\nTrade marks attorneys 9 5 6\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 3 6 4\nTotal 15 13 12\nAttorneys must pay an annual fee and maintain continuing professional education (CPE) as part of their registration.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- 2023–24 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (1-2 August 2023, 29-30 November 2023 and 14-15 March 2024).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- [pages 3,4,5,6]\ntly 4 institutions offer Board-\nInnovation and Education of New Zealand (MBIE), should continue to accredited courses (2 in Australia\nmonitor the availability of suitable courses to qualify as patent and 2 in New Zealand).\nattorneys\nThere is sufficient availability and\nchoice of courses amongst the\ninstitutions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- As at 30 June 2024, there were a total of 1602 individual registered attorneys and 92 incorporated registered\nattorneys (an increase of 1.39 % and a decrease of 2.13%, respectively, compared to last year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- TABLE 6: REMOVALS FROM AND RESTORATIONS TO THE REGISTERS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\n2022-23 2021-22\nRemoved from the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 17 1 26 4\nTrade marks attorneys 53 1 55 6\nTotal registrations removed 70 2 81 10\nRestored to the Registers Individual Incorporated Individual Incorporated\nPatent attorneys 1 0 2 0\nTrade marks attorneys 5 0 5 0\nTotal registrations restored 6 0 7 0\nTABLE 7: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEFERRALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nContinuing professional education deferrals 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2020\nPatent attorneys 3 2 2\nTrade marks attorneys 9 5 6\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 3 6 4\nTotal 15 13 12\nAttorneys must pay an annual fee and maintain continuing professional education (CPE) as part of their registration.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- TABLE 7: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEFERRALS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nContinuing professional education deferrals 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023\nPatent attorneys 1 3 2\nTrade marks attorneys 5 9 5\nDual-registered patent & trade marks attorneys 5 3 6\nTotal 11 15 13\nAttorneys must pay an annual fee and maintain continuing professional education (CPE) as part of their registration.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7)`\n- A pilot\nBoard continuing its work to pilot continuing professional education\nwebinar was delivered by the Board\ncourses on professional conduct, ethics, and other topics of interest.\nin June 2023 in collaboration with\nIPTA and NZIPA, which attracted\nover 900 registrations.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- Dr Postma has\nformally acknowledged unsatisfactory professional conduct with respect to several charges and,\nas a result, proceedings before the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal were\nwithdrawn.\n Source: `other-pdfs/TTIPAB-Connect---July-August-2025.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Board-Communications/TTIPAB-Connect---July-August-2025.pdf?rev=e674ef17a006417eb9ebd17d40d4fbea)`\n- 2022–23 Board highlights\nThe Board met on 3 occasions (26 July 2022, 6 December 2022 and 29 March 2023).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- As at 30 June 2023, there were a total of 1580 individual registered attorneys and 94 incorporated registered\nattorneys (an increase of 3.5 % and 9.3%, respectively compared to last year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- Individuals Incorporated\nRegistered attorneys\n2022-2023 2021-2022 2022-2023 2021-2022\nSingle-registered patent attorneys 381 376 34 31\nSingle-registered trade marks attorneys 511 485 7 7\nDual-registered patent & trade marks\n688 665 53 48\nattorneys\nTotal registered attorneys 1580 1526 94 86\nMembership\nThe legislation establishing the Board provides for a minimum of seven and no more than 10 members.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n- [Page 7]\nBoard and Designated Manager Statistics 1 July 2022—30 June 2023\nTABLE 3: APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD\n2022-23 2021-22\nConsidered Approved Considered Approved\nApproval of academic qualifications\nPatent attorneys 47 40 41 37\nTrade marks attorneys 37 37 48 48\nApproval of knowledge requirements\nPatent attorneys 28 23 33 33\nTrade marks attorneys 28 28 41 41\nExemptions from knowledge requirements based on prior study\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 26 23 35 30\nAccreditation of courses\nPatent and trade marks attorneys 8 8 0 0\nTotal Applications 174 159 198 189\nTABLE 4: NEW ATTORNEY REGISTRATIONS (DESIGNATED MANAGER)\nNew Attorney Registrations 2022-23 2021-22\nPatent attorneys\nAustralian-resident patent attorneys 18 14\nNZ-resident patent attorneys 8 6\nAustralian-resident dual-registered patent and trade marks attorneys 10 6\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202223-cleaned-for-publication.pdf?rev=4499a0f42c9d49e0a98e573d37c8ff66\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Chairs-Reports/TransTasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Chairs-Report-202324.pdf?rev=99638d233efb4eb1a70e4c34c533f0f7\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/about-this-site\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/about-this-site/news\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/publications\n- `other-pdfs/TTIPAB-Connect_14-and-15-November-2024.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Board-Communications/TTIPAB-Connect_14-and-15-November-2024.pdf?rev=b795feca9d5e4b519ba701e4afcea0fb\n- `other-pdfs/TTIAB-Connect-April-2025.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Board-Communications/TTIAB-Connect-April-2025.pdf?rev=9371d5b8c6e84002b439a3e674724995\n- `other-pdfs/TTIPAB-Connect---July-August-2025.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Board-Communications/TTIPAB-Connect---July-August-2025.pdf?rev=e674ef17a006417eb9ebd17d40d4fbea\n- `other-pdfs/Trans-Tasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Communique-November-2025.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Board-Communique/Trans-Tasman-IP-Attorneys-Board-Communique-November-2025.pdf?rev=e786eb5a691d43eca58bb911de963577\n- `other-pdfs/TTIPAB-Post-Meeting-Communique-March-2026.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/roles-and-responsibilities/the-board/~/-/media/Project/IPA/TTIPAB/PDF/Board-Communique/TTIPAB-Post-Meeting-Communique-March-2026.pdf?rev=757e843e7c464707ae8905c8ccddaa73\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:26:05.313157+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-003651\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Industry, Science and Resources\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. 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