In return, patent applicants must share their know-how by providing a full description of how their invention works. This information becomes public and can provide the basis for further research by others. You cannot patent artistic creations, mathematical models, plans, schemes or other purely mental processes. Australian patents are administered by the Patent Office of IP Australia, a Federal Government organisation. The Australian patent system-helping to create legends.
Some Australian inventions are absolutely legendary.
In many cases, they have generated millions of dollars for their owners. The protection provided through our patent system has had a big part to play in this success. It encourages Australians to continue their research, to develop new and innovative products, exploit new technology and promotes the transfer of technology to Australia. And let's not forget the incentive it gives our trading partners to provide similar rights and thereby protect our exports in markets overseas. If you demonstrate, sell or discuss your invention in public before you file a patent application, you cannot get a patent.