Open consultations
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Streamlining and simplifying IP Regulation
IP Australia is seeking views on a targeted set of potential technical and administrative changes to streamline and simplify IP legislation, allowing individuals and businesses to focus on more productive activities. Proposed improvements are consistent with the Australian Government’s focus on productivity and better regulation to remove unnecessary compliance burdens. In July 2025, IP Australia responded to a call from the Government to identify tangible,...
Closes 2 April 2026
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IP Australia Patents Manual Update - March 2026
IP Australia is seeking feedback on significant updates to the Patent Manual of Practice and Procedure relating to computer-implemented inventions. The updates reflect the Full Federal Court’s decision in Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Patents [2025] FCAFC 131 . Following valuable stakeholder input, IP Australia significantly refreshed the Patent Manual of Practice and Procedure on 16 March 2026 to ensure our practice and the Manual reflect...
Closes 17 May 2026