Australia’s patent office can act as a searching and preliminary ...
Australia’s patent office can act as a searching and preliminary examination authority for applicants seeking patents under the Patent Cooperation Treaty through the U.S. Patent Office beginning Nov. 1. The USPO and IP Australia signed the agreement this week.…
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It will give applicants greater flexibility to choose an international authority based on the technology disclosed and speed and cost of services, the U.S. office said in a press release. However, patent claims for certain mechanical engineering or similar fields will not be eligible to use the Australian office. The agreement furthers the goals of the Patent Cooperation Treaty, signed by 139 countries. Fifteen national intellectual property offices are authorized under the treaty to conduct international searches and preliminary examinations.