Design Renewals

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What Is A Design Renewal?

Registering and/or certifying your design rights provides you with protection for five years from the date of the initial application.

After this period has passed, you then have the option to renew your design rights for a further five years - giving you a maximum of ten years of protection.

You may only renew your rights once and this must be done within the timeframe provided by IP Australia. Failure to renew on time may cause your design rights protection to lapse and be unable to be reinstated.

Design renewals are not compulsory. Should you elect not to renew, your rights will automatically lapse at the end of the renewal period.
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The Design Rights Renewal Process

Two months before your design rights renewal is due, IP Australia will send a reminder notice to you via your nominated contact details. If you are using a patent attorney, this renewal may go directly to them.

Should you miss the initial renewal date, there is a 6 month grace period during which you can still renew your rights.

There is a fee associated with renewal and the amount varies depending on the method of renewal chosen. Additional charges apply for late renewals with the cost increasing with each month that the renewal fee is not paid.

Renewals are typically handled online through IP Australia’s online services portal or can also be requested by post. Online renewals offer immediate renewal confirmation and as such are the preferred method for most individuals.
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Can I Manage A Design Rights Renewal Myself?

While the design rights renewal process is relatively straightforward, renewal dates are easily missed and therefore are often better left in the care of professionals.

While renewal notices are issued if you have changed your contact details this could make you unaware of an upcoming renewal date.

Likewise, for many busy businesses that may hold several design rights, keeping track of these due dates can be a challenge. Especially if they are also juggling renewals for other forms of intellectual property (IP).

To avoid potentially losing valuable design rights or paying unnecessary additional fees, engaging a patent attorney as a qualified expert in design rights is strongly recommended.
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How A Patent Attorney Can Help

A patent attorney is a highly skilled and qualified legal expert who can offer specialised support in obtaining and maintaining design rights. Patent attorney firms also have specialised software that helps effectively manage renewals for you and ensures these are not accidentally missed.

Whether you simply wish to leave the admin of renewal to an expert or have experienced complications due to a late renewal, a patent attorney can help.

Understanding the importance of timely design rights renewals and the need to retain the protection of these, a patent attorney efficiently and easily manages this process on your behalf.

This leaves you free to confidently use or monetise your design without worrying about looming deadlines or risking a lapse in protection. Where any discoveries of unauthorised use or infringement occur, a patent attorney can also expertly assist with this.
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IP Guardian - Expert Design Renewal Attorneys

At IP Guardian, our team of patent attorneys have decades of combined experience, allowing you to benefit from unmatched expertise and advice concerning every facet of design rights.

No matter if we were involved in the initial application for your design rights or not, or if you require guidance after the fact, we’re happy to help.

Our design rights renewal services are both affordable and accessible, providing you with the utmost peace of mind and with zero compromises on the quality of care or results.

Proud supporters of Australian innovation and passionate about the protection of your IP, we’re the team you can trust to expertly handle the renewal of your design rights.
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