What are the requirements for Australian patent applications
1. The patent applicant must be in File an Australian patent application within 12 months from the priority date.
2. Australia has absolute novelty in patent applications requirements. Australia has a 12-month grace period for patent applications: that is, if the applicant discloses the invention within 12 months before the filing date (or PCT international filing date) of a non-provisional application that designates Australia as the filing country, it will not affect the Novelty or inventive step of this Australian application.
3. Applying for a patent in Australia does not require a power of attorney.
After reading this article, you should know the requirements for Australian patent applications. This is what applicants need to know in practice so that they can better handle the application in accordance with relevant regulations. Everyone needs to follow the relevant requirements to comply with the law. If you have any other questions, please feel free to consult the professional lawyers on the Legal Savior Network.