The Australian Government, and in turn IP Australia is taking this issue seriously, activating necessary precautions in line with our Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
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Before applying for your intellectual property right, you should do a comprehensive search to make sure that it isn’t already registered.
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Learn what you need to do to be ready to apply.
Want to make your great idea a profitable one?
Protecting your intellectual property is just the first step to commercialise your idea.
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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
Australian Design Search | International - Search plant breeder's rights
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25 May 2020 |
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20 May 2020 Challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic are affecting many of our customers, and Australian businesses are quickly learning to adapt to their changing circumstances. |
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12 May 2020 Good quality patent examination is a key foundation of a credible patent system. |
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You've got a trade mark, but what if it's being challenged? Our webinar will explain trade mark oppositions and hearings. |
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Protecting intellectual property (IP) should be a key part of any business strategy for China. |
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China IP: What Australians need to know - How to protect your intellectual property in China webinar
The Chinese market continues to grow in importance for Australian businesses. |
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.
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.
