Are you a small or medium business wondering what intellectual property (IP) is and how it might help you grow and protect your enterprise?
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Designs
A design right protects the overall visual appearance of new and distinctive products.
At IP Australia we receive around 7500 design applications a year.
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What a design right is
Find out what a design right is, and what it does and doesn't protect.
The benefits of protecting your design
Learn about the benefits of registering and certifying your design.
The difference between designs and other IP
Find out about how design rights can work together with other IP rights.
Applying for a design
Knowing what to expect before you apply can help you avoid costly mistakes.
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Checklist before applying
Complete this checklist before you apply to make sure a design right is the right option for you. -
Don't go public too soon
It's hard not to tell others about something you are proud of, but you need to keep your design a secret before you apply. -
The process of applying for a design right
Australia has a two-step process for securing design right protection: registration and certification. -
Images of your design
An important part of your application is representing your design with images. -
What to include in your application
Now you’re ready to apply, find out what you need to include in your application. -
Responding to a formalities notice
We will make sure your application meets the requirements. Here’s how to overcome any issues raised.
Renewing your design
Once your design has been registered it will last for five years. You can then renew your registration for a further five years.
Design right disputes
If you have an interest in a design right proceeding, you can dispute a decision.
International designs
If you plan on marketing your product overseas, you will need to consider registering your design in other countries.
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 The Daily Edited’s co-founder, Alyce Tran, shares her insights |
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9 March 2021 We want to better connect designers with the IP resources they need now and have partnered with the Design Institute of Australia and the Australian Fashion Council to host a series of events. |
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3 March 2021 Online services will replace eServices from 1 July 2021. As a result, eServices will no longer be accessible from 30 June 2021. This means all customers will need to file and manage their IP rights in our new online services. |