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Proposal for trans-Tasman Regulation of Patent Attorneys

7 April 2011

Today Commerce Minister Simon Power and Australian Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr released a discussion paper on proposed changes to the patent attorney profession.

The discussion paper outlines a trans-Tasman regulatory framework with a single governance body responsible for patent attorney registration, training and disciplinary standards across Australia and New Zealand.

You are invited to respond to the discussion paper. Read more about this proposal and how to make a submission.

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