Designs: Australia
General Information
International Agreements : Paris Convention
Novelty Requirements : Absolute Worldwide for publication, Local for use.
Claiming priority : Yes – within 6 months
Examination : Yes – Formalities only (substantive upon request).Post-Registration Examination required for Enforcement.
Protection Period : 10 Years (total) from filing date
Publication : At registration
Annuity Payments : Single renewal at 5th year from filing date.
Grace period for Annuity payments : 6 Months
Compulsory Licensing : Yes – may be granted if Design is not adequately worked.
Working or nominal working of Designs : Working is required to avoid Compulsory Licensing.
Notes : Substantive examination and subsequent certification are required to
enforce the registration.
Filing Requirements
Design Filing Requirements
- Representations of the Design.
- Details of the Applicant.