Patents

Patent Applications General information about applying for a patent in Australia which is directed at people who are unfamiliar with the patent system.

Patent Searching General information about searching patent information.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Answers to questions frequently asked by inventors and patent applicants.

Securing Patent Rights A FAQ sheet which outlines what is involved in obtaining a patent.

Australian Convention or Non-Convention Applications Information on filing Convention or Non-Convention patent applications in Australia.

Patent Submission Check List A check list which can be used in providing information to Griffith Hack to determine whether an invention is patentable.

Innovation Patents General information about the innovation patent system.

Foreign Patents General information about applying for patents in overseas countries.

Microorganism Deposit Requirements Information about depositing a micro-organism in order to supplement a patent specification.

Proving Dates of Invention for US Patents Information about the "first to invent" system in the USA.

Working of Patents A description of how a compulsory licence for an invention may be obtained in Australia.

Extension of Time Provisions in Australia A description of how extensions of time may be obtained in Australia.

Modified Examination of Patents Details of the process of modified examination in Australia.

Small Entity Status in the US and Canada A guide to small entity status in the USA and Canada.

Patent Opposition A brief guide to patent oppositions in Australia.

Australian PCT Applications General information on the requirements for filing an Australian PCT application

PCT Contracting States and Member Regions A list of the countries which are contracting states to the PCT and various member regions.

Trade Marks

Securing Trademarks A FAQ sheet which outlines what is involved in securing a trade mark.

Trade Marks Group in Australia Covers the key expertise and experience of the group, along with the key Griffith Hack people.

Trade Mark Symbols and Notices and Proper Use of Trade Marks A FAQ sheet which specifically looks at the use of symbols and notices as trade marks.

Trade Marks for Inventions An outline of the specific processes involved in trade mark protection for inventions.

Trade Mark Watching Services Outlines the monitoring services that Griffith Hack offers in the area of trade marks.

International Protection of Trade Marks Highlights the key points in protection of international trade marks and the services offered.

Designs

Registered Designs General information about registered designs which is directed at people who are unfamiliar with registered designs.

Registered Designs FAQ A FAQ sheet which outlines what is involved in obtaining a Design.

Domain Names

Domain Names Group Outlines the different types of domain names available and the services offered.

Other IP

Protection of Trade Secrets in Australia Information on keeping inventions confidential as an alternative to patent protection.

Plant Breeder's Rights Brief information about the Australian plant breeder's rights registration scheme.

Circuit Layouts Description of copyright style intellectual property rights which are available to the inventors of original circuit layouts.

Renewal Fees Information about paying renewal fees in respect of patents, designs and trade marks.

Copyright General information about copyright.

Information Services Details on our expertly tailored patent and design searches, to keep you updated with the latest developments in your technology and competitors.

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