AusPat is the official patent database managed by IP Australia. It provides free public access to patent applications, legal status data, and full eDossier records dating back to 1904. For anyone conducting an Australian patent search, AusPat is the authoritative starting point. But it has structural limitations that matter when your research extends beyond Australia's borders.
Key takeaways on Australian patent search:
- AusPat, operated by IP Australia, is the primary source for Australian patent records, covering filings from 1904 onward.
- Three search methods are available: quick search by keyword or number, advanced multi-field search, and IPC classification search.
- AusPat data updates overnight, and new applicant details may take up to two weeks to appear fully[1].
