5.6.14.2 Applications Concerning Defence of the Commonwealth

Date Published

Patents Act:

  • s173 Prohibition of publication of information about inventions
     

​​​​​​​Defence and Strategic Goods List

Treatment of applications relating the defence of the Commonwealth

If it is determined during initial processing that the subject matter of the application is directed to DGSL technology or clearly concerns matter derived from work undertaken for or in collaboration with the Department of Defence. The application will then be referred to the appropriate body within the Department of Defence for consideration.  

If Defence advises that the material contained in the application should be assigned a classification above that of “unclassified” then the Commissioner will issue a prohibition order under the provisions of s173 of the Act.

Applications directed to DSGL technology, or the like, may include security classified information.  Unauthorised supply or disclosure of such classified information may impact national security and subsequently constitute a criminal offence.  For further information on partnering or dealing with the Department of Defence, including various security obligations, please consult the following websites: