A preview of IP Australia’s new AusPat database can now be viewed on IP Australia’s website.

Later this year access to Australian patents from 1979 will be available from the single search page, with searchable versions of all patent specifications from 1904 onwards available at a later date. IP Australia has also stated that in the longer term e-Case functionality will provide public access to case files.

IP Australia is requesting feedback on the new user-interface system through a 1, 5, or 15 minute survey.

Sources and further information

IP Australia - AusPat

IP Australia website - Better access to Patent Data

IP Australia news - Preview release of AusPat available