IP Tips For Critical Minerals & Cleantech – Commercialisation

Next steps: tips for start-ups and early-stage ventures

In our previous article, we discussed IP first steps for start-ups and early-stage ventures, especially those that may be encouraged by the current national and international drive for new and improved critical minerals mining and processing technologies. Here, we walk you through some of the key considerations and pitfalls when starting your commercialisation journey.

Ready to file a provisional application?

Now that you have worked with a patent attorney who specialises in your subject matter area, and have identified a potentially patentable idea, what happens next? As mentioned in our previous article, the first step to protecting your idea is to secure a priority date. This is most commonly achieved in Australia by filing a provisional application.