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Standards & Patents

A guide to Australian and international standards and patents

Searching for Patents

To find patents search by number, keyword, personal or organisation name, or by classification (see "More about patents and searching" below). Older patents can often be downloaded freely, but current patents need to be purchased. Useful sources are:

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