At a glance
Policy ID: 158
Status: On hold
Priority: Low
Issue Summary
IP Australia received a submission from a stakeholder that proposed a review of the unjustified threats provisions that apply across Australia’s intellectual property rights frameworks, including patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder’s rights. The stakeholder has suggested that differences between the various regimes may create complexity and that greater consistency could improve the operation of the intellectual property system.
The proposal seeks consideration of whether the existing unjustified threats provisions remain appropriate and whether a more consistent approach should be adopted across intellectual property legislation. The review could examine how the provisions operate in practice, identify any areas of inconsistency, and consider whether legislative clarification or reform is warranted.
History
On Hold, 28 September 2026