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Application of the Trade Practices Act to intellectual property: background paper

Date published: 31st July 1991

This paper examines the relationship between intellectual property rights and the Trade Practices Act 1974 .

Important notice

Please see the attached important notice about changes to the Trade Practices Act that affect this publication.

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An electronic version of this publication is available at no cost.

Important notice—Trade Practices Amendment Act 2009—short notice.pdf (32.3 KB)
For more information about this matter, view the Important notice—Trade Practices Amendment Act 2009—long notice.
Important notice—Trade Practices Amendment Act 2009—long notice.pdf (62.8 KB)
Important notice TPA Nov 2007.pdf (35.7 KB)
Important notice TPA amends 2008.pdf (44.1 KB)
Application of the TPA to intellectual property.pdf (3.2 MB)
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