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Patent Registration & Protection

A patent protects an invention (i.e. a solution to a technical problem) which may relate to a product or process. Secure the exclusive statutory rights to stop unauthorized commercial exploitation of your innovations.
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Patent Protection

Standard Patents in Australia & New Zealand

20-Year Protection

Standard patents in Australia (Patents Act 1990) and New Zealand (Patents Act 2013) provide exclusive commercial rights for up to 20 years, subject to annual renewal fees.

Territorial Rights

Patent protection is territorial. Australian filings protect within Australia, and New Zealand filings protect within New Zealand.

International PCT Gateway

File an international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) to preserve filing rights across more than 150 member countries.

Required Documents

Documents to be provided.

To file a patent application with IP Australia or IPONZ, prepare a detailed specification including claims, abstract, drawings, and inventor details.
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A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or Business Registration Certificate or anything of similar nature which shows the name and address of the applicant.

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Presentations of your patent in terms of name, summary, specification and line drawings.

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A priority document when priority is claimed. The document can be filed within 3 months after the filing date of the application.

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Power of Attorney (POA) letter as required by some countries/regions.