Are you considering applying for a patent through IP Australia? You may be able to request to have your patent application fast tracked. This is known as "expedited examination".
Expedited examination can be useful in a number of situations - if you are attempting to enforce patent rights, or if an investor requires a granted patent before they are willing to invest in your product or service, then you may wish to speed up the application process.
Expedited examination can be requested in writing, setting out the reasons why your patent should be examined in a shorter period of time. Applications for expedited examination are considered on a case by case basis.
For more information on expedited examination and to find out if you may be eligible to apply, visit the IP Australia website.
