customs notices - intellectual property
Intellectual Property, often known as IP, is defined as creations of the mind that can be protected by law once they take a tangible form. Import provisions under the Copyright Act 1968, Trade Marks Act 1995 and Olympic Insignia Protection Act 1987 allow Customs, under certain circumstances, to seize goods that infringe trade marks, copyright and protected Olympic expressions. These provisions give rise to Australia's Notice of Objection Scheme.
This list provides details of the trade marks, copyright material or protected Olympic Expressions covered by Notices of Objection.
It should not be considered exhaustive and is subject to change without notice.
For further information regarding these or any other Notices of Objection, please contact the Intellectual Property Rights Group in Canberra on (02) 6275 6157 or email iprights@customs.gov.au.