Register and manage Australian intellectual property (IP)
If you want to distinguish your goods or services from other businesses', you may need a trade mark.
If you have an inventive device, substance, method or process, you may need a patent.
If you want to protect the unique appearance of a product, you may need a design right.
If you have developed, or are developing a new plant variety, you may need a PBR.
Understanding ip
Heiych: A stylish solution for multitasking mums
09 December 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Laura King used her experience as a multitasking mum to launch novel bag designs that combine function with fashion, creating her brand Heiych.
BlockTexx®: Innovating textile recycling through intellectual property
09 November 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Weaving new life from old threads – powered by intellectual property (IP).
PerkyPod: Designed to innovate indoor plant care
26 September 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Find out how the inventor of PerkyPod, Louise Burr, pursued a novel idea to simplify indoor plant care, while ensuring her innovation was protected.
Australian IP Report 2026 reveals businesses with IP see stronger productivity and income growth
06 May 2026 | 2 MIN READ
The Australian IP Report 2026 has been released, presenting the latest statistics and research on the use of intellectual property (IP) rights in Australia.
Understanding intellectual property issues: Introducing IP First Response’s new chatbot
03 May 2026 | 2 MIN READ
A new chatbot feature is helping small businesses understand their IP options.
Small business, big names: Why protecting your IP early matters
01 May 2026 | 3 MIN READ
Increasingly, Australian small businesses and independent creators are finding themselves in IP disputes.