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Patent grant timeline

Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application.

• From: Intellectual Property Office
• Published: 17 June 2022
• Last updated: 1 April 2026
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  1. 1 April 2026

     The fees in this page have been updated.

  2. 17 June 2022

     First published.

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This is an indication of the process should an applicant only initially file their application and pay the fees. All timings are approximate and will vary according to each individual.