Next month, WIPO will host a Diplomatic Conference to finalise a Design Law Treaty (DLT). This is the final stage in a multi-year international series of negotiations. WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation) [...]
From March 10, 2022, Australian designs now officially have a 12-month ‘Grace Period’ that enables initial protection prior to the lodgement of design registration. A 12-month Grace Period has now been legislated, [...]
Changes to Australia’s ‘designs system’ These changes will provide more flexibility during the early stages of seeking design protection. Key changes include: Introduction of a 12-month grace [...]
The introduction of a 12-month ‘grace period’ is a small win that packs a big punch for the furnishing sector! Now (or very soon), a 12-month buffer will apply prior to applying for design registration! [...]
Despite all atm, it’s still business as usual with our ongoing consultation to the IP Australia review of design systems! IP Australia, the government body responsible for administrating patents, trademarks, [...]
The heart of the problem when building industry professionals swap the original furniture and lighting on projects for blatant knock-offs has been succinctly headlined in a newly released publication. The statement [...]
