“innovation patent”
This page presents an official legal definition of “innovation patent” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.
Australia
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A relatively quick, inexpensive way to protect innovations that would not qualify for full patent protection. Innovation patents require only novelty and an 'innovative step' to be valid. Protection lasts for a maximum of eight years. (The innovation patent is being phased out, learn more).
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