Designs

Can I still protect my design after publicising it?

Australia introduced a grace period for filing design applications on 10 March 2022. This will mean that your design will still be...

How 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...

How 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...

Can I copy clothing pattern designs?

No. You cannot even make substantial reproductions of clothing designs. That would constitute copyright infringement. In the case of...

Can 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...

Can 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...

Should 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...