“publication”

This page presents an official legal definition of “publication” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

(in the context of design applications) – an alternative to registration. Applicants can request to have their design published instead of registered. This means the design’s full details are made available on the Register of Designs but the design cannot be certified or enforced.

Source: Design Examiners Manual Glossary (IP Australia)