Current practice guidelines
Historical practice guidelines
Last updated 24 July 2024
Practice guidelines
Our practices and procedures relating to aspects of the registration of designs, based on the 1953 Designs Act and 2010 Designs Amendment Act.
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Our practices and procedures relating to aspects of the registration of designs, based on the 1953 Designs Act and 2010 Designs Amendment Act.