How Do You Patent An Idea In Australia?
When you have a great idea for an invention and you want to capitalize on it, you will need to protect your idea so that no one else can steal it to make money. To do this you need a patent, which will give you all the legal rights pertaining to the capitalization on your idea. It is worth going through the patent process in Australia to make sure your idea stays safe and benefits you to its fullest extent. Even if you don’t live in Australia, it may be a good idea to patent your idea in other countries in order to offer full protection in other major markets. Fill out a Patent Application with the Australian Intellectual Property Patent Office in Canberra. You can find the application online at its website (see Resources). Have the application read and examined by the IP Australia. The office will decide if the patent is applicable and if the application is filled out properly. Allow them to search for patents similar to yours to make sure it isn’t an idea that has been previously pat
