Patents Act 1990 — standard + innovation patents
IP Australia administers standard + innovation patents (innovation patent system closing).
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Who must comply
Patent applicants + holders.
What triggers it
Invention disclosure + patent application.
When due
Filing + examination + grant + renewal.
Evidence required
Patent specification + claims + maintenance fees.
Max penalty
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Summary
Standard patents = 20-year term. Innovation patents — phase-out commenced 25 August 2021 (no new filings; existing run to expiry). Petty patent equivalent. Pharmaceutical patents may extend.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Topics
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