Our annual flagship publication, the Australian IP Report, shows 2017 was a strong year for trade mark and design applications. The report sets out trends and analysis on the use of the IP system by Australians in 2017.
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Indigenous Knowledge
IP Australia is pleased to publish Indigenous Knowledge: Issues for protection and management, a paper by Indigenous intellectual property (IP) firm Terri Janke and Company.
Tools and resources
These simple tools and resources will help you make the next steps in your intellectual property journey.
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Australian | International - Search designs
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PBR Database
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4 April 2018 If you’re a start-up or small business looking to grow your business and expand overseas, you won’t want to miss our first ever IP Summit, Launch to export: take your ideas global. |
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29 March 2018 IP Australia is pleased to publish Indigenous Knowledge: Issues for protection and management, a paper by Indigenous intellectual property (IP) firm Terri Janke and Company. This paper explores the relationship between tradition-based knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and issues of IP, cultural heritage and economic empowerment. |
 Tuesday 1st May at 9:00am - Tuesday 1st May at 5:00pm Are you a small business with big dreams? We want to help you grow and succeed in Australia and beyond! Join us for the first ever IP Summit, Launch to Export: Take Your Ideas Global. |
 Tuesday 8th May at 9:00am - Tuesday 8th May at 5:00pm Are you a small business with big dreams? We want to help you grow and succeed in Australia and beyond! Join us for the first ever IP Summit, Launch to Export: Take Your Ideas Global. |
 Tuesday 15th May at 12:00pm - Tuesday 15th May at 1:00pm IP Australia is holding an introduction patent workshop via webinar. At 12:00pm on Tuesday 15 May 2018 |
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8 March 2018 For International Women’s day this year we thought we’d share some top IP tips from three top women in business. |
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27 February 2018 If you're an Accountant, encouraging IP protection as part of your client’s overall business model can often be the difference between their success and failure. |
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21 February 2018 You’ve poured blood, sweat and cash into your innovation or brand so it makes sense you want to protect it. Trade Mark Examiner, James McPhail recently attended the start-up event, Pause Fest 2018, to decode trade marks and shares his top tips from the workshop. |
Public consultations
As part of our commitment to improving our agency and the Australian intellectual property system, we regularly call for submissions from the public.
You can stay informed about our public consultations here.
We have also published a beta version of a register of issues that IP Australia is considering or working on for policy action or legislative amendment. You can view the register, comment on individual issues or submit new issues.
