Before applying for your intellectual property right, you should do a comprehensive search to make sure that it isn’t already registered.
Learn what you need to do to be ready to apply.
Protecting your intellectual property is just the first step to commercialise your idea.
If you’re an innovative small to medium business we’re making it easier for you to navigate the patent system.
Understand the basics of IP in your business in five easy steps.
These simple tools and resources will help you make the next steps in your intellectual property journey.
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29 April 2021 IP Australia’s annual Customer Satisfaction Survey 2021 has been extended until close of business Thursday 6 May 2021. Customers who have conducted transactions with IP Australia in the past 12 months (via online services) will receive an email from ORIMA Research (the organisation administering the survey on behalf of IP Australia) with a link to complete the survey online. |
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29 April 2021 We’re pleased to announce the ninth edition of the Australian Intellectual Property (IP) Report is now available. |
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29 April 2021 We are pleased to announce that the latest edition of our Intellectual Property Government Open Data – IPGOD2021 – is now available on data.gov.au. |
 Thursday 20th May at 12:00pm - Thursday 20th May at 1:00pm Are you a First Nations business owner wanting to use indigenous language or art in your branding? Our short webinar on developing your unique brand can help. Learn about the basics of trade marks and the unique considerations that apply when using First Nations art and language in your branding. |
 Sunday 5th December Did you miss a webinar? Watch all of our webinars on demand now. |
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Are you developing a new plant variety? You may want to protect your IP with a plant breeder’s right (PBR). |
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In this webinar you'll hear from the team about: - Program Update |
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.
You can also view our Policy Register which contains a list of issues that IP Australia is considering or currently working on for policy action or legislative amendment. We invite you to view the register, comment on issues or submit new issues for us to consider.
