1 June 2012CopyrightGeordie Oldfield and Ward Olivete
Business brief 2012: Australia
Patents
Securing rights
Patent rights are secured in Australia by filing appropriate documents and fees at the patent office.
Appropriate coverage
The most appropriate patent coverage depends on various factors, including where manufacturing and significant markets for the invention lie, and the amount of funding available for patenting.
Registration costs
Approximate charges (including official fees) for the major steps:
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