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Registration of Patent Attorney - Australian Government

Description

You will need this registration to practice as a patent attorney in Australia or New Zealand.

Only registered patent attorneys can use the protected title 'patent attorney', which signals they meet the required qualifications and professional standards to operate as a trusted IP expert.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must:

  • hold appropriate academic qualifications
  • demonstrate IP knowledge, including patent law and practice
  • at least two years patents work experience in Australia and / or New Zealand
  • demonstrate good integrity and character.

Prerequisites

Might Need

Authority to Communicate Information

Ongoing eligibility requirements

Proof that you have undertaken continuing professional education is a requirement to continue to be eligible for this licence.

Duration

1 year

Fees

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Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $350.00

Fees for 2026-27

Forms

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Act(s) name

Patents Act 1990 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Patents Regulations 1991 Australian Government

Lodgement process

Apply

Applications are made to the Board for approval prior to seeking registration. The Board usually meets three times per year to consider the applications.

You will need to submit your application at least 8 weeks prior to the scheduled dates. For more information, see meeting dates and cut off. 

Administering agency

Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board

Contact details

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