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How is this a good thing? What is the actual purpose of patent law? Granting as many monopolies as feasible? Who gains from it? https://blog.patentology.com.au/2022/01/australian-patent-filings-up-in-2021.html Don't ask #patent attorneys to be honest about it... #au #australia #monopolies

Australian Patent Filings Up in 2021, Aided by Innovation Patent’s Demise

Australian patent filings hit a record high in 2021, with applicants snatching their last chance to access the innovation patent system.