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Question and Answer Database
The information below is a sample of recently asked questions.
| Keywords: |
force, assent |
| Question: |
When will the new Act take force? |
| Answer: |
17 June 2004 |
| Section or Regulation: |
N/A |
| Comments: |
N/A |
| Keywords: |
renewal, term, registration |
| Question: |
What is the term of a registered design? |
| Answer: |
A maximum term of 10 years, with a renewal fee payable at the 5th anniversary from filing |
| Section or Regulation: |
S 46, S 47 |
| Comments: |
N/A |
| Keywords: |
conversion, application, transition |
| Question: |
Can I bring an old Act application over to the new Act? |
| Answer: |
There are transitional provisions giving the option to the applicant to convert their old Act application to a new Act application |
| Section or Regulation: |
S 159 |
| Comments: |
N/A |
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