Australia

• 1. Standard: The patent has a term of 20 years from the date of filing.

           Request for substantive examination.

• 2. Innovation: The patent has a term of 8 years from the date of filing.

Formality examination is required only.

• 3. Design: The patent has a term of 10 years from the date of filing.

        Formality examination is required only. .

• 4. Trademark: The trademark registration is effective for a term of 10 years from the date of registration and may be renewed for further 10-year periods. (Every 10 years)

• ♣ Remark :

⑴ Australia and Taiwan signed a bilateral agreement and could claim the priority based on the date of filing.