How long is the validity of the Australian patent application?

(1) The first thing to say is the standard patent: within 20 years from the date of application, its protection is the strongest and most effective.

(2) Secondly, innovative patents: valid for 8 years from the date of application, and can be authorized within 3 months after general application.

(3) Finally, the design patent is valid for 10 year from the date of application, and will be registered once after the expiration of 5 years. In general, authorization can be obtained within a few weeks after application.