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Designs Act 1953 (reprint as at 20 April 2010), New Zealand

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Year of Version 2010 Dates Entry into force: January 1, 1955 Adopted: November 26, 1953 Type of Text Main IP Laws Subject Matter Industrial Designs, Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, IP Regulatory Body, Industrial Property Notes This Act was last amended on April 20, 2010 by the Designs Amendment Act 2010 (see Part 46(3) for further details).

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