Patent Registration in Australia: A Complete Guide Securing a patent protects your invention and gives you exclusive rights for up to 20 years. Follow these five steps to navigate the Australian patent system successfully. 1. What Is a Patent? A patent grants its owner a monopoly over a new and inventive product, process or method. It prevents others from making, using or selling your invention without permission. 2. Eligibility & Novelty Requirements To be patentable, your invention must be: Novel: Not known or used publicly anywhere in the world. Inventive: Involves an inventive step beyond obvious modifications. Useful: Has a practical industrial application. 3. Conduct a Patent Search Use the IP Australia patent search and international databases to check for existing similar patents. A thorough search reduces objection risks. 4. File Your Application Submit online via IP Australia’s eServices portal with: A detailed specification and claims Dr...