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What is a registered design?
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A registered design protects the shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation of a product, that is, what gives a product a unique appearance.
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What rights does a registered design give me?
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A registered design confers upon the holder the right to stop others using the registered design in the country in which the design is registered.
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Does a registered design need to be registered?
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Yes.
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Does a registered design operate 'worldwide'?
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No. A separate registered design needs to be sought in each country where the right to realise economic benefits from the registered design is sought.
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How long does a registered design last?
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A registered design lasts 5 years. Before the expiration of that time it can be renewed for a further period of 5 years. As it can only be renewed once, the maximum duration of a registered design is 10 years.
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How do I search existing registered designs to see if my design is new and distinctive so that it can be registered?
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You undertake search for a registered design on IP Australia's website.
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How do I make an application to register a registered design?
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You can lodge the application online on IP Australia's website. You can also engage a patent attorney to file the application
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