Consultation on expanded use of automated processes

In 2015 we conducted a consultation on a proposal for expanding our automated processes as announced by the Hon Karen Andrews MP.

We released a paper seeking public input on the proposals which closed on 15 July 2015. The government is currently considering the proposal in view of the input received.

Why are we doing this?

We are investigating ways to align and streamline our processes, improve service delivery and reduce unnecessary delays. This will make administration of the system more efficient for users and for us.

Public consultation paper

The following consultation paper outlined a proposal for the expanded use by IP Australia of automated processes:

• Consultation paper PDF

  Consultation paper PDF in PDF format [315.72 KB]

• Consultation paper DOC

  Consultation paper DOC in Microsoft Office document format [373 KB]

Public submissions

We received the following non-confidential submissions:

• Law Council of Australia

  Law Council of Australia in PDF format [163.93 KB]

• The Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia

  The Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia in PDF format [102.15 KB]

• Rijk Zwaan

  Rijk Zwaan in PDF format [443.4 KB]