QLD USA Patent

[TTK]

Hi, I am designing a product and there is something similar that is getting patent in the USA. Tghe product is a knife with changeable blades. The design is similar but not the same, if they have a patent in USA does that count in Australia? Or is there someone or somewhere I can show my design to and the patent from the USA to see if I can create my product?
Thanks

 

[Tim W]

In short, simple, and in general, yes, an American patent "counts" in Australia.
You need the case specific advice of an IP lawyer.