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Designs Act 2003

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Department of Industry, Science and Resources

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C2024C00672 (C25)

14 October 2024

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Chapter 1—Introductory
Chapter 2—Design rights, ownership and registrable designs
Chapter 3—Design applications
Chapter 4—Registration of designs
Chapter 5—Examination of designs
Chapter 6—Infringement
Chapter 7—Jurisdiction and powers of courts
Chapter 8—The Crown
Chapter 9—The Register
Chapter 10—Administration
Chapter 11—Miscellaneous
Chapter 12—Repeal, transitional and saving provisions

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