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Friday 13 February 2004 marks 100 years since the Australian Patent Office
was formed to become the federal government agency responsible for patent registration
and rights. In the years to follow, the office also took responsibility for
trade marks and designs systems. Today, IP Australia is proud to acknowledge
our 100 years of service to Australia .
To celebrate this special occasion, IP Australia has some exciting activities
planned for 2004:
- We have produced a commemorative book, titled "Imagination
- 100 Years of Bright Ideas in Australia". The book will showcase
Australian inventions, icons and innovators between 1904 - 2004, and was
launched at a gala dinner on 25 March 2004;
- IP Australia is also working with Sensis on the 2004
Telstra White Pages covers , which feature the theme of "Our Innovators".
The covers will feature innovative Australians from each of the directory
cover regions;
- Australia Post has released a commemorative stamp
issue on the theme of Australian Innovations marking the IP Australia
Centenary. Five landmark Australian inventions will each be featured on their
own stamp; and
- There will be a number of other exciting activities throughout
the year, click here for more details.
Why not also take a tour of our pictorial history
from 1904 - 2004.
Sunday 2 July 2006 marked the 100th anniversary of the first federally registered
trade mark in Australia. To learn more about the trade mark centenary celebrations,
and the history of trade marks in Australia, click here.
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