Chapter 10 - PCT And Foreign Patent Practice & Procedure
Page 29 of 60
 

Business Method And Computer Implemented Inventions

Business methods are generally patentable in Australia, although there is no specific legislation either way. This includes computer software to the extent that it has commercial application. The Australian patent office did deny claims directed to a method of protecting an asset that would have taken advantage of a "law of Parliament".


Page 29 of 60