Patent Prosecution/Examination

Patent Prosecution/Examination - Griffith Hack

Each country has different processes for examining applications. In some countries examination is automatic. In others it must be requested. If objections are raised, each country gives the applicant at least one chance to respond. If objections cannot be overcome, the application will eventually be refused.

Patent Offices allow patent applications once all objections have been overcome. In some countries competitors have the right to oppose after acceptance or after grant.

Once a patent has been granted, it is able to be enforced. However it is usually necessary to apply to a court to enforce the patent.


Please contact one of our listed people on the right for further advice.

Click here for our Validating European Patents brochure.


Contacts

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Dr. Andrew Morton BSc (Hons) PhD (Physics) FIPTA Principal Melbourne | 03 9243 8300
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Dr. Jenny Park BSc (Hons) PhD MRACI CChem FIPTA Senior Associate Sydney | 02 9925 5900
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Dr. Malcolm Lyons BSc (Hons) MIP PhD Associate Melbourne | 03 9243 8300

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