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Trade Marks Act 1995 (consolidated as of February 27, 2020), Australia

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Year of Version 2020 Dates Consolidated: February 27, 2020 Assented: October 17, 1995 Type of Text Main IP Laws   Subject Matter Trademarks Subject Matter (secondary) Geographical Indications, Trade Names, Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, IP Regulatory Body

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Legislation Supersedes (12 text(s)) Supersedes (12 text(s))
Trade Marks Act 1995 (consolidated as of February 24, 2019)(AU565)
Trade Marks Act 1995 (consolidated as of August 25, 2018)(AU504)
Trade Marks Act 1995 (consolidated as of February 24, 2017)(AU429)
Trade Marks Act 1995 (consolidated as of March 10, 2016)(AU421)
Trade Marks Act 1995 (consolidated as of February 25, 2015)(AU384)
Trade Marks Act 1995 (consolidated as of March 12, 2014)(AU375)
Trade Marks Act 1995 (consolidated as of June 3, 2012)(AU318)
Trade Marks Act 1995 (consolidated as of January 14, 2011)(AU216)
Trade Marks Act 1995 (consolidated as of February 24, 2010)(AU175)
Trade Marks Act 1995 (consolidated as of September 1, 2010)(AU206)
Trade Marks Act 1995 (consolidated as of October 29, 1999)(AU111)
Trade Marks Act 1995 (Principal Act)(AU026)
 Is amended by (31 text(s)) Is amended by (31 text(s))
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 2 and Other Measures) Act 2020 (AU594)
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 1 and Other Measures) Act 2018 (AU499)
Customs and Other Legislation Amendment (Australian Border Force) Act 2015 (consolidated as of July 1, 2017) (AU515)
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 2015 (AU426)
Norfolk Island Legislation Amendment Act 2015 (consolidated as of March 24, 2016) (AU523)
Statute Law Revision Act (No. 1) 2016 (AU519)
Statute Update Act 2016 (Act No. 61, 2016) (AU262)
Acts and Instruments (Framework Reform) (Consequential Provisions) Act 2015 (AU521)
Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 (consolidated as of March 12, 2014) (AU541)
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012 (consolidated as of June 3, 2014) (AU505)
Federal Circuit Court of Australia (Consequential Amendments) Act 2013 (AU376)
Personal Property Securities (Corporations and Other Amendments) Act 2010 (consolidated as of June 29, 2013) (AU532)
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act (No. 2) 2011 (consolidated as of November 27, 2012) (AU539)
Personal Property Securities (Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (consolidated as of January 30, 2012) (AU533)
Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Act (No. 2) 2010 (consolidated as of November 30, 2012) (AU538)
Acts Interpretation Amendment Act 2011 (AU525)
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Serious and Organised Crime) Act (No. 2) 2010 (consolidated as of March 29, 2011) (AU536)
Trade Marks Amendment (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Act 2011 (AU341)
Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation Amendment Act 2010 (AU293)
Corporations (Repeals, Consequentials and Transitionals) Act 2001 (consolidated as of April 4, 2006) (AU582)
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 2006 (AU239)
Trade Marks Amendment Act 2006 (AU294)
US Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act 2004 (as amended by Act No. 154 of 2004) (AU314)
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 2003 (AU154)
Proceeds of Crime (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2002 (AU295)
Industry, Science and Resources Legislation Amendment (Application of Criminal Code) Act 2001 (AU296)
Trade Marks and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2001 (AU113)
Trade Marks Amendment (Madrid Protocol) Act 2000 (AU112)
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Border Interception) Act 1999 (AU153)
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 1998 (AU083)
Industry, Science and Tourism Legislation Amendment Act 1997 (AU297)
Is implemented by (1 text(s)) Is implemented by (1 text(s))
Trade Marks Regulations 1995 (consolidated as of October 1, 2020)  (AU606)
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Historical Versions Repeals (1 text(s)) Repeals (1 text(s))
Trade Marks Act 1994 (Act No. 156 of 1994) (AU420)

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