Australia

Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this country, assisting clients in the filing, registration, recordal and renewal of their IP rights. For further information and our prices, please e-mail us with your specific enquiry.
TRADE MARK INFORMATION
Classification	International, Nice 10th Edition Multi-class Goods and services can be registered
Priority	Convention priority can be claimed
Renewal	10 years from the filing date, and every 10 years thereafter There is a 6 month grace period
Use provisions	Non-use of a trade mark for a period of 3 years from registration renders it vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties
PATENT INFORMATION
Types of Patent	Substantive with or without priority Innovation Patents PCT national phase
Priority	Convention priority can be claimed
Duration	Standard patents have a duration of 20 years from the effective filing date (or 25 years for pharmaceutical products). Innovation patents have a term of up to 8 years
Annuities	Renewals are due for payment annually, on the 4^th and each subsequent anniversary of the filing date for standard patents, and on the 2^nd to 7^th anniversaries of the filing date for innovation patents
DESIGN INFORMATION
Priority	Convention priority can be claimed
Duration	The maximum term of protection is 10 years from the application date, with a renewal fee being payable before expiry of the first 5 years
Renewal	Before expiry of the initial 5-year term

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