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.
As we continually undertake reviews of the non-legislative instruments to adopt more efficient processes as they become available, some instruments will be repealed or amended. You can keep track of superseded instruments for each IP right type below.
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Trade marks
Design rights
Patents
Plant breeders rights
IP legislation in Australia
In Australia, intellectual property (IP) rights are protected by federal legislation and common law.
Other legislation and policies
We take our responsibility for fair procurement and protecting vulnerable people who interact with us seriously. We observe several policies and frameworks to uphold this commitment.
Trade marks
Design rights
Patents
Plant breeders rights
How to comment on policy issues
Your feedback helps us allocate resources effectively and provide advice on the development of intellectual property (IP) policy. Here's how you can have your say.