Patents
A device, substance, method or process that you have invented.
Gives you the exclusive right to commercially exploit your invention.
Before you apply
To file a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application at least one applicant or inventor must be a national or resident of a country that is a member of the PCT (a 'contracting state').
Australia is a PCT contracting state and we are the receiving office for PCT applications made by Australian nationals or residents.
An up-to-date list of contracting states is available on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) website.
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Last Updated: 17/8/2011
