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is intellectual property?
Intellectual property represents the property of your mind or intellect. It can be an invention, trade mark, original design or the practical application of a good idea. In business terms, this means your proprietary knowledge - a key component of success in business today. It is often the edge which sets successful companies apart and as world markets become increasingly competitive, protecting your intellectual property becomes essential.
Confidential information (also referred
to as trade secrets), patents, registered
designs, trade marks, copyright,
circuit layout rights and plant
breeder's rights are all legally classified as IP rights.
This section of the IP Australia web site will give you a brief overview of all the different forms of IP. To begin the introduction, start here.
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