Got a groundbreaking idea or product? Patenting it in Australia is your first step to protecting that genius. Don’t stress, though. We’re here to help you navigate the ins and outs of the Australian patent system. Our Australian patent attorneys are experienced in all aspects of Intellectual Property law and are here to walk you through the process.
Getting a patent is a great idea for your business. Australian businesses and companies who use patents to protect their IP generally see better resilience and long-term success.
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Patents are kind of like passports — they’re specific to each country. An Australian Patent will protect your innovation here in Australia. But if you want protection anywhere else in the world, you’ll need to acquire the right patents in the right countries. That’s where we come in. We can assist you in getting your patent here in Australia or across the world.
At Patenteur, we’re here to simplify the whole process.
Our friendly team of IP specialists will guide you from start to finish, ensuring your invention is safeguarded every step of the way.
We’re all about making it easy and straightforward for you.
We’re innovators at heart, too. And innovation is at the centre of what we do here at Patenteur. We get a kick out of hearing your big ideas and helping them come to life.
When you work with us, you’ll team up with people who are just as excited about your invention or concept as you are.
At Patenteur, we don’t just know IP law from the textbooks – we've lived it. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the real world of Intellectual Property, both as legal experts and as clients of other IP attorneys, we bring a unique perspective to the table. Our extensive background ensures that you get practical, not just theoretical, advice tailored to protect your innovation.
When you work with Patenteur, you’re not just another client. Every matter gets the dedicated attention of a director and decision-maker in our firm. This means you benefit from deep, specialised legal expertise directly from the top.
We’re not your typical law firm. Our attorneys are seasoned IP specialists with decades of experience, but we’re also entrepreneurs, innovators, and business owners. We understand what matters most to businesses, entrepreneurs, management teams, and executives because we’ve been in your shoes.
We’ve often heard from our clients that they appreciate how approachable and down-to-earth we are – not what they expected from experienced attorneys. We take pride in being relatable and genuinely invested in your success.
Intellectual Property (IP), patent law and patent applications in Australia can seem confusing if you've not had much experience with it. This is where we come in to assist you. As registered patent attorneys in Australia, we can provide you with advice on the right patent protection, how it can safeguard your innovations, and how the patent applications and/or patent prosecution process works; in a way that makes sense to the average person. You bring your innovation, we'll bring our expertise in patent law, patent protection, and the patent application process in Australia.
At Patenteur, we believe in building relationships, not just handling transactions. We truly care about the success of each client because your success is our success. We're here to ensure your ideas are protected, so you're backed by patent law and you and your brilliant ideas can thrive in the marketplace.
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At Patenteur, we’ve helped innovators and entrepreneurs across Australia and globally with information, advice and support on Australian patents, Intellectual Property (IP) Australia, trademarks and more.
With offices in Brisbane and Perth, we’re well-placed to help Aussie innovators with Australian patents, or anyone across the world seeking an Australian Patent. We consult with innovators and changemakers all over the world, bringing our expertise to you no matter where you are.
These questions cover the legal tests and practical steps to secure a patent in Australia.
You need novelty, an inventive step, and the invention must have a practical use.
Novelty means no public disclosure before filing.
The inventive step asks whether your idea would be obvious to someone skilled in the field.
A provisional application is typically the first step in the patent process and secures a priority date for an invention.
Established under international treaty going back to 1883, it renders an invention ‘patent pending’ in most countries of the world and gives you 12 months to file fine-tune your idea or seek funding before a full patent application is required.
Filing is relatively quick, but a granted patent can take years, depending on examination and any objections from the Patent Office.
Of course, it is possible to expedite an application, which may lead to patent grant within months rather than years.
Contact us for more information.
Australia offers a limited 12-month grace period for certain disclosures, but relying on it is risky.
Public talks, social media or product launches can remove novelty.
If you have disclosed your idea, contact us quickly so we can advise you on the next steps.
Costs vary with complexity. A provisional filing is usually cheaper than a standard patent application in the first instance.
Ask us for a fixed-fee quote based on your invention and the likely work involved.
You can patent a technical contribution in software, but not abstract ideas.
We evaluate whether your software produces a technical effect and suggest the best course of action.
Expect official examination fees, possible prosecution costs should the Patent Office raise any objection during examination, as well as minor acceptance costs and annual maintenance fees after around 4 years.
We provide a clear cost roadmap so you can budget across the life of the application
If you’d like to learn more or get things started to get the protection of Intellectual Property rights to safeguard your uniqueness, the first step is to book an initial consultation appointment with us.
Book an appointment for an initial consultation with one of our experienced and approachable Australian patent attorneys today and learn how we can help you protect your brilliant ideas and breakthroughs.
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