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Patent grant timeline

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Patent factsheet timeline

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This is an indication of the process should an applicant only initially file their application and pay the fees. All timings are approximate and will vary according to each individual.

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Published 17 June 2022
Last updated 1 April 2026 show all updates
  1. The fees in this page have been updated.

  2. First published.

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