Registered designs
The overall appearance of a product resulting from
one or more visual features, such as shape, pattern
or configuration.

If the appearance of your product is unique,
it may be worth protecting with a registered
design. Design registration protects the overall
appearance of a product, and can also act as
a deterrent to others who might want to copy
and commercialise a product with a similar
appearance. A registered design can also be a
good alternative for protecting a product
where a patent is unavailable or not warranted.

As the owner of an Australian registered design,
you will have the exclusive right to stop others
making, selling, importing or exploiting the
product that embodies the design. A design
registration lasts for five years and is renewable
for a further five years. It provides the exclusive
right to:
• make the product in Australia
• import the product into Australia
• sell, hire or otherwise dispose of the product
in Australia
• use the product in Australia
• keep the product in Australia
• authorise others to do any of the above.

How can we help?
We can help you with all aspects of design
registration, from advising on the registrability of
a design, through to the preparation of drawings
and design enforcement.

We will work closely with you to ensure that your
unique design is protected and your commercial
objectives are met.