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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.
A copycat can't even come close
15 June 2026 | 7 MIN READ
Discover how entrepreneur Tess Robinson navigates the complex IP landscape. Learn how to secure your trade marks early and protect your business from copycats.
IP Report shows intellectual property supports productivity and investment in emerging industries
11 June 2026 | 3 MIN READ
New research in the Australian IP Report 2026 suggests Australia's role in battery circularity innovation is expanding toward high-value technology for refining, recycling and recovering materials.
IP Australia joins PPH eXtra Initiative
02 June 2026 | 2 MIN READ
New transparency program gives applicants clearer information on patent examination timeframes for Patent Prosecution Highway requests.