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Papua New Guinea’s Patent System

Papua New Guinea’s Patent Office

The Intellectual Property Office of Papua New Guinea (IPOPNG) oversees the country’s intellectual property, but some responsibilities are handled by IP Australia pursuant to a cooperation agreement.  The Patents and Industrial Designs Act of 2000 was put into force in 2002 and is currently the controlling patent legislation.

Obtaining a Patent in Papua New Guinea

Patent applications must be submitted to the IPOPNG; however, the substantive examination of each application is handled by IP Australia.  The substantive examination includes an evaluation for novelty, industrial applicability and an inventive step.  Issued patents remain valid for 20 years.

PCT National State in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is a party to the PCT and therefore recognizes international applications designating Papua New Guinea and filed in English.  The national stage must be entered within 31 months of the international filing.

Recent Developments in Papua New Guinea’s Patent Law

Patents are a relatively recent development in Papua New Guinea, causing the current legislation to be in a state of evaluation and constant reform.  The first patent was issued in Papua New Guinea in 2003.

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