Which is the competent authority for Australian invention patent applications

How long is the application period for industrial design in Australia?

via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.

Can the priority right of an Australian invention patent application be restored?

Acceptance of restoration of priority on grounds of "due care" and "unintentional/due care"

Australian invention patent application authorization and annual fee instructions

Grant fee: should be paid within 3 months after receiving the granted notice
Annuity: From the 5th year from the filing date, the annual fee should be paid before the filing date of each year. If the annual fee is overdue, the payment can be postponed to a grace period of 6 months, but a penalty of AUD 100.00 is required every month

How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Australia?

Registration: 2 weeks.
Certification: 4 months.

IP Australia

English: Australian Patent Office, abbreviation: IP Australia

Website: IP Australia | Protect The Value Of Your Ideas

Australian invention patent search: IP Australia: AusPat Quick Search

How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Australia?

For innovation patents that have ceased application on August 25, 2021, the innovation patents that have been applied for can still enjoy the corresponding 8-year protection period.