20 years, drug patents can apply for protection to 24 years.
Filing Language: English Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Registration: 2 weeks.
- Certification: 4 months.
10 years.
yes
not applicable
IP Australia
English: Australian Patent Office, abbreviation: IP Australia
Website: IP Australia | Protect The Value Of Your Ideas
Australian invention patent search: IP Australia: AusPat Quick Search
no
Acceptance of restoration of priority on grounds of "due care" and "unintentional/due care"
20 years, drug patents can apply for protection to 24 years.