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Comprehensive Industrial Design Filing Support in Australia

Brealant offers end-to-end support for Australian industrial design registration, from eligibility checks and drawings to classification, submission, and certification. Our team ensures your application aligns precisely with IP Australia’s requirements, avoiding delays and rejections.

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With localized knowledge and global IP experience, we help you file locally or cross-border with ease. Our cost-effective services and attention to detail make us the trusted partner for IP firms and SMEs alike.

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Our 7-Step Process to Seamless Industrial Design Registration

From eligibility checks to certification, Brealant handles every stage with precision. Our streamlined approach ensures compliance and peace of mind.

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Industrial Design Search

Check your design is new before you file in Australia. Brealant searches IP Australia and international design records and gives clear risk advice.

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Industrial Design Application

Register your industrial design in Australia with Brealant. Drawings, IP Australia filing and prosecution handled end to end at fixed fees.

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Industrial Design Examination

Get through industrial design examination in Australia with confidence. Brealant tracks IP Australia examination and answers objections through to grant.

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Industrial Design Office Action

Got an IP Australia office action? Brealant drafts persuasive responses to objections and refusals so your industrial design in Australia keeps moving.

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Industrial Design Opposition

File or defend a design opposition in Australia. Brealant prepares strategic IP Australia opposition filings, evidence and arguments to protect you.

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Industrial Design Renewal

Renew your industrial design in Australia on time. Brealant tracks IP Australia deadlines, grace periods and fees so your protection never lapses.

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Industrial Design Assignment & Recordal

Transfer design ownership in Australia smoothly. Brealant drafts assignment deeds and records the change with IP Australia quickly and correctly.

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Design Cease & Desist

Stop industrial design infringement in Australia fast. Brealant drafts firm, legally grounded cease and desist letters and manages the response.

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Design Takedown Notice

Remove infringing listings in Australia quickly. Brealant files industrial design takedown notices with online marketplaces, platforms and websites.

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Pitfalls to Avoid:

  • Public disclosure before filing
  • Low-quality or unclear visual representations
  • Forgetting to request certification when enforcement is needed
Timeline Summary
Stage

Formalities Check

Certification (if needed)

Filing for Registration

Priority Claim (if any)

Timeframe

1-2 months

3-6 months

2-6 months

Within 6 months

How to file an Industrial Design Right in Australia

Step 1: Verify Industrial Design Eligibility

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Objective: Confirm your industrial design is new and distinctive.

Action:

  • Search Australian and global databases to ensure no similar industrial design exists.

Tip:

  • Avoid disclosing your design before filing.
  • Consider a prior art search for extra assurance.

Step 2: Prepare Application Materials

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Objective: Compile all components for submission.

Action:

  • Provide high-quality images showing multiple angles.
  • Identify the product and select the correct Locarno class.
  • Include owner/applicant details; non-residents must provide an Australian address.

Tip:

  • Be precise with your images; unclear visuals may lead to rejection.

Step 3: Submit the Application

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Objective: File your application with IP Australia.

Action:

  • Use IP Australia’s eServices portal.
  • Complete the form, upload images, and pay the filing fee.

Tip:

  • Save your application number and consider the optional pre-application service for extra review.

Step 4: Pass Formalities Check

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Objective: Meet all basic application requirements.

Action:

  • IP Australia reviews images, classifications, and forms.
  • Respond promptly to any corrections or issues raised.

Tip:

  • Check the status regularly and resolve issues promptly to prevent delays or rejections.

Step 5: Achieve Registration

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Objective: Secure your Certificate of Registration.

Action:

  • Once approved, your design is published.
  • Registration lasts for 5 years and is renewable once.
  • Add a "Registered Industrial Design" mark to your product.

Tip:

  • Certification is still needed for enforcement, so consider filing that next.

Step 6: Request Certification (if needed)

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Objective: Make your industrial design enforceable by law.

Action:

  • Request an examination for novelty and distinctiveness.
  • Respond to any objections raised by IP Australia.
  • Receive a Certificate of Examination if successful.

Tip:

  • Once certified, you can legally enforce your industrial design rights.

Step 7: Maintain and Renew

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Objective: Extend protection to the full 10 years.

Action:

  • Renew your industrial design after 5 years.
  • Monitor and enforce your industrial design rights.

Tip:

  • Failing to renew will result in the loss of protection, so be sure to keep track of deadlines.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does industrial design protection last in Australia?

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Industrial designs are protected for 5 years and can be renewed once for a total of 10 years.

Can I file internationally after registering in Australia?

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Yes. You can claim priority within six months of filing to protect your industrial design abroad.

What happens if my application fails the formalities check?

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IP Australia typically completes formalities checks in about 1–2 months. If there are issues (e.g., unclear images), you'll receive a report and have 2–6 months to respond before the application is withdrawn.

What are the government fees and timelines?

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Filing costs are approximately AUD 200–250 per industrial design. Formalities checks take approximately 8 weeks, with registration typically occurring within 3 months. Certification (optional for enforcement) adds ~13 weeks and costs ~AUD 500.

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