Renewing your design

The initial period of registration for your design lasts for five years from the filing date of your application.

You may choose to renew your design registration for a further five years, to a maximum of 10 years. If you do not renew your registration, your design will cease.

The initial period of registration for your design lasts for five years from the filing date of your application.

IP Australia sends out courtesy renewal reminder notices to the address for service on the designs database, two months before the due date of renewal.

Renew online and save time!

eServices is the quickest and easiest way to renew your designs. You can pay for your renewal using your VISA or MasterCard and the renewal is effective immediately.

Have your details changed?

If your customer details such as your name or address have changed you will need to advice us in writing prior to completing your renewal. Change of name or address requests can not be accepted via email.

Until we receive a written request for change of address and the request has been processed all correspondence will be sent to the existing address.

What other methods are there to pay my renewal fees?

You can also use one of the following payment methods to renew your IP rights:

secure fax (this method is for credit cards only and all renewals must include a Payment Form)
post (include a completed Payment Form for Credit Cards, Cheques and Money Orders)
in person at our IP lodgment points or at our office in Canberra (we accept cash, cheque, money order, debit or credit card)
by electronic funds transfer (EFT)

NOTE: If you would like to pay by EFT payment at the bank or via your internet banking, you should fill out an EFT form. It is your responsibility to include a reference number of up to 18 characters. We prefer that you quote your application or registration number/s in your reference where possible. If using EFT please ensure you send us the EFT form as failure to do so may affect your IP right. The date of your transaction will be the date that money arrives in our account not the date you undertake the transfer. This can be up to 10 working days, so please ensure you allow sufficient time for this method of payment.

Payment Form for Credit Cards, Cheques and Money Orders [ 72 KB]

Electronic Funds Transfer form (EFT) [ 154 KB]

A six-month grace period for renewal will apply after the first five years of registration. You may renew your registration during the six-month grace period. However, a monthly fee will apply from the date renewal is due.