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Designs Act 1953 (reprint as of 1 November 1980), New Zealand
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Year of Version
1976
Dates
Entry into force:
January 1, 1955
Adopted:
November 26, 1953
Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Industrial Designs,
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights),
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
Industrial Property
Notes
New Zealand law also provides protection for industrial designs under the Copyright Act 1994.
This version of the Designs Act incorporates all amendments introduced by the Designs Amendment Act 1972 and the Designs Amendment Act 1976.
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