IP legislation improvements come into effect on 24 February 2019, which will:
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Published: 11 February 2019
IP Australia has identified updates to the a number of non-legislative instruments first published on 23 January 2019.
Published: 29 January 2019
We are currently seeking your feedback on which policy issues should be future priorities for changes to the IP rights system.
Published: 24 January 2019
IP Australia has responded to submissions to our recent consultation on the exposure draft of the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 2 and Other Measures) Regulations 2018.
Published: 24 January 2019
The potential effects of Brexit on IP rights is outlined by the UK Government at GOV.UK.
We encourage individuals and businesses with IP rights that currently apply across all member states of the EU to stay informed through the UK Government website, and to seek commercial or legal advice as necessary
Published: 23 January 2019
The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 1 and Other Measures) Act 2018 (IP Amendment Act) moves a number of filing, formality and fee paying requirements to non-legislative instruments.
Published: 11 January 2019
We are currently seeking input on proposed changes to Australia’s trade marks regulations.
Published: 7 January 2019
Public consultation on proposed changes to the IP regulations has now closed. Thank you to all who provided submissions.
Published: 2 January 2019
On 19 December 2018, the New Zealand Government announced it was seeking submissions on lists of Geographical Indications (GIs) that the European Union is asking New Zealand to protect as part of negotiations for a free trade agreement. The lists include GIs for a range of foodstuffs, spirits and wines.
What is a Geographical Indication?
Published: 20 December 2018
Our office will be closing for Christmas at 5.00 pm AEDT on Monday, 24 December 2018. We will re-open at 9.00 am AEDT on Wednesday 2 January 2019.