Designs Act 2003 — design registration
IP Australia administers registered designs — visual appearance of products.
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Who must comply
Designers + design rights owners.
What triggers it
Application for registration + design representation.
When due
Filing + examination + renewal cycle.
Evidence required
Application + design representations.
Max penalty
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Summary
Designs Act 2003 + Designs Amendment (Advisory Council on Intellectual Property Response) Act 2021. Initial 5-year term, renewable for 1 further 5-year period. Grace period 12 months on prior disclosure.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Topics
ipdesigns
Source: https://ipaustralia.gov.au/designs. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.