IPA patent 7.11.2.7-parties-involved-in-negotiations — IP Australia Patent Manual of Practice and Procedure – 7.11.2.7 Parties Involved in Negotiations

Also in this Chapter: 7.11.2.1 Requesting an Extension of Time 7.11.2.2 Application of the Law 7.11.2.3 Justification for the Extension 7.11.2.4 Discretionary Matters 7.11.2.5 Period of an Extension 7.11.2.6 A Hearing in Relation to an Extension ​​​​​​​ 7.11.2.8 Review of a Decision to Grant or Refuse an Extension 7.11.2.9 ＂Out of Time＂ Evidence The Commissioner will not extend a time period because of negotiations to settle the proceedings. When parties are in negotiations, they will need to continue to prepare their evidence expeditiously, and an extension is only available if the party has continued to make all reasonable efforts to complete their evidence in time. Settlement negotiations are not an exceptional circumstance.