Title :
The Australian patent system
Author_Institution :
Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys Sydney Australia
Abstract :
Summary form only given, as follows. Obtaining a patent is an important means of protecting the intellectual property of local as well as foreign individuals, companies and institutions in Australia. This paper provides an overview of the functions of the Australian Patent Office together with the legal infrastructure in Australia. A review on the procedures for obtaining patent protection in Australia is also provided.
Keywords :
Australia; Intellectual property; Law; Legal factors; Protection;
Conference_Titel :
Innovation in Technology Management - The Key to Global Leadership. PICMET '97: Portland International Conference on Management and Technology
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3574-0
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1997.653745
