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AU Designs Data Searching - Introduction

Data Current as of 03 July 2009

Database Notices

30 July 2007 ADDS Enhancements. NEW Name searching is now available! You can now search for a name and see the alphabetical list of results. Design record results can then be displayed for the selected name(s).

A number of other changes have also been implemented. These include:
- Converted information now available for design records on the main details page.
- Additional statuses for pending formalities and examination activities.
- Corrections to some advanced searching options, and
- Additional navigation buttons.

14 October 2006 Designs Act 2003 Converted Designs

View past notices

Representations available online:

Design Registration number 90000 - Current

Or, find out how to obtain representations which are not available online.

Introduction

Quick reference guides for searches that you are likely to use are available by clicking on the "Quick Guide" button (above). While all of the information and notifications that appear in the Australian Official Journal of Designs (AOJD) is available, most of the information is updated nightly rather than waiting for the fortnightly publication of the AOJD.

If you have previously enquired on Desadmin, the Designs Administration system, the data is presented differently to Desadmin and is only updated nightly. If you believe that the data is otherwise not 'correct' please notify IP Australia on designs@IPAustralia.gov.au so that we can investigate and correct the data as necessary.

It is recommended that professional assistance (such as from a patent attorney and/or a commercial search service provider) be obtained before significant business decisions are made based on the information available on this database.

The Commonwealth and its officers will not be liable for errors or omissions in the material or data on AU Designs Data Searching, or for any consequences arising from such errors or omissions, including any loss which may be incurred as a result of reliance on the accuracy or completeness of the material or data.

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