Innovation Patents granted reprieve
We have previously blogged about the impending fate of innovation patents in Australia. However, IP Australia (see here) has recently announced that the Federal Government will be undertaking further consultation to better understand the needs of SMEs before deciding whether to phase out innovation patents.
At least for now, the Government has yielded to ongoing lobbying to retain the innovation patent system. We will blog about further developments.
At least for now, the Government has yielded to ongoing lobbying to retain the innovation patent system. We will blog about further developments.