Australia and France share a close historical bond, and conduct substantial bilateral trade and investment. In 2017-18, goods imported into Australia from France were valued at AU$5.1 billion, with Australia’s exports to France valued at AU$1.6 billion.[1] Given the current negotiations for the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement, the exchange of goods and services between the two countries is expected to increase in the future.
Ms Noelene Treloar, of Counsel, of our Firm will be vising Paris in September 2019, including to attend events for Paris Design Week. Please contact us if you would like book a consultation with Noelene to discuss your IP issues in Australia or New Zealand.
[1] https://dfat.gov.au/geo/france/Pages/france-country-brief.aspx