Last updated:
2 June 2022
We will:
- respond to correspondence relating to your application within 4 weeks
- issue a decision following a hearing within 3 months
- issue a first report for a standard patent within 12 months
- issue a first report for an expedited patent examination within 8 weeks.
If you would like information about the progress of your application please contact us.
We are committed to delivering world-leading intellectual property (IP) services that are modern, effective and efficient and ensure all Australians benefit from great ideas. Our Customer Service Charter provides an overview of how we will meet customer expectations, including the timeliness of IP rights administration. For more information refer to our Customer Service Charter.
| Working Group | We are currently processing examination requests filed in (or around) |
| CHEM 1 - Biotechnology | December 2020 |
| CHEM 2 - Chemical Compounds | December 2020 |
| CHEM 3 - Bio-therapeutics | August 2020 |
| CHEM 4 - Polymers and Applied Chemistry | May 2021 |
| CHEM 5 - Pharmaceuticals | December 2020 |
| ELEC 1 - Physics | June 2021 |
| ELEC 2 - Electronics and Communications | July 2021 |
| ELEC 3 - Computing | June 2021 |
| ELEC 4 - Data Processing and Measurements | June 2021 |
| MECH 1 - Mechanical Engineering | May 2021 |
| MECH 2 - Construction and Mining | July 2021 |
| MECH 3 - Process Engineering | July 2021 |
| MECH 4 - Medical Devices | July 2021 |
| MECH 5 - Packaging and Appliances | May 2021 |