New changes to the Australian Designs Act make it easier for designers to protect their IP
Effective on March 10, 2022, the amendments to Australian Design Act will provide design applicants with more flexibility when they seek design protection. The main points of the amendments can be concluded as follows: (1) Extension of the grace period to 12 months. (2) Infringement exemption for prior use. (3) Automatic registration—removing the publication …
