stevedavey4Aug 31, 20212 minCan I still protect my design after publicising it?Australia is going to introduce a grace period for filing design applications. This will mean that your design will still be regarded as...
stevedavey4Mar 19, 20212 minHow do I protect my idea in China?You can protect your idea in China with a patent application. There are three types of patents in China: (1) invention, (2) utility and...
stevedavey4Feb 5, 20216 minHow do I protect my design in New Zealand and Australia?You can protect your design by officially registering it. An application, accompanied by a Statement of Novelty and representations of...
stevedavey4Oct 15, 20202 minCan I copy clothing pattern designs?No. You cannot even make substantial reproductions of clothing designs. That would constitute copyright infringement. In the case of...
Steve DaveyFeb 25, 20162 minCan I stop someone from copying my architectural design?If an original architectural design is made, then the designer will own the copyright in those designs. If the designer is the...
Steve DaveyApr 30, 20102 minCan someone use a design that I have registered?If you have registered a design, you will not be able to enforce that registration against a third party if you or the third party used...
Steve DaveyApr 26, 20072 minShould I rely on copyright or design protection for my artistic work?Some products can be protected by both copyright law and designs law. Copyright protection is automatic, it doesn't require registration...