Bring Your International Application Into Australia

31 months from the earliest priority date of your PCT application.

Non-residents generally need a registered Australian patent attorney or address for service to prosecute the application, which Brealant provides.

Sometimes — claims that were acceptable internationally can require adaptation to meet Australian examination practice, which we assess on entry.

The application proceeds through Australian examination like any other patent application, and Brealant manages any office actions that follow.

Restoration options are very limited and not guaranteed, so it's important to instruct Brealant well before the 31-month deadline.

Typically the PCT application as filed (and as amended), a translation if not in English, applicant and inventor details, and payment of the national phase entry fee.

No, you choose which designated countries to pursue at national phase — Brealant can advise on entering only Australia or coordinating filings across several jurisdictions.

Costs include IP Australia's national phase entry fee plus Brealant's professional fee, which we quote once we know whether a translation or claim amendments are needed.

Early entry can bring forward examination and grant, which may suit applicants needing enforceable rights sooner, though most applicants use the full 31-month window to assess commercial viability first.

Rights in Australia are generally lost, since restoration of the PCT national phase deadline is only available in very limited circumstances and isn't guaranteed.