“filing date”

This page shows official legal definitions of “filing date” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

The date a patent application is received by the Patent Office.

Source: Canadian Patent Glossary (Canadian Intellectual Property Office)
Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

The date when the application reaches IP Australia in complete form.

Source: IP Glossary (IP Australia)
Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

The date on which an applicant files for design protection and the filing meets minimum filing requirements (MFRs) (s 21). A design is not ‘filed’ until it meets the MFRs. See MFRs.

Source: Design Examiners Manual Glossary (IP Australia)