Modernise Schedule 2 of the Designs Regulations

Issue summary

Schedule 2 of the Designs Regulations contains a number of requirements based on IP Australia’s previous system of paper filing. For example, requirements in relation to fitness for reproduction, separate sheets, etc. As over 99% of design applications are filed electronically, these requirements are no longer necessary.

History

• Identified for action 8 August 2019
• Consultation 31 October 2019 to 20 December 2019
• Policy development 20 December 2019 to 12 May 2020
• Legislative drafting 12 May 2020 to 23 July 2020
• Consultation 23 July 2020 to 28 August 2020
• Legislative drafting 28 August 2020 to 2 December 2020
• In Parliament 2 December 2020 to 30 August 2021
• Royal Assent 10 September 2021
• Completed 10 September 2021

Comments

This issue is included in the Designs Amendment (Advisory Council on Intellectual Property Response) Act 2021 which received Royal Assent on 10 September 2021.