We recently announced that we are improving our customer correspondence across all intellectual property rights. The next phase of our work is the release of a series of new-look Oppositions and Hearings correspondence.
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About us
We are the Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder's rights.
Our vision is to have a world leading IP system that builds prosperity for Australia.
Agency overview
Our vision is to have a world leading IP system that builds prosperity for Australia.
Data and research
We provide valuable insights through our research to academics, business and policy makers.
Doing business with us
We are committed to creating an effective, efficient and accessible IP rights system.
Global engagement
We work with a range of international agencies to build and strengthen the IP rights system.
News, events and media centre quicktab
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22 May 2017 |
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11 May 2017 From 1 July 2017, the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994 (PBR Act) will apply in Norfolk Island. This is in line with the Australian Government’s commitment to implement comprehensive reform in Norfolk Island, providing the people there with the same rights and responsibilities as people in the rest of Australia. |
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10 May 2017 |
 Wednesday 28th June at 12:00pm - Wednesday 28th June at 1:30pm Are you starting a business? Or developing a new product or service? |
 Tuesday 4th July at 12:00pm - Tuesday 4th July at 1:00pm Join us for an introductory trade marks workshop via webinar. At 12:00pm on Wednesday 4 July 2017 |
 Wednesday 26th July at 12:00pm - Wednesday 26th July at 1:00pm Join us for an introduction to patents workshop via webinar. At 12:00pm on Wednesday 26 July 2017 |
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15 June 2017 Every year the International Trademark Association (INTA) convenes for their annual general meeting. This year’s conference was held in Barcelona and IP Australia was there. Here are our highlights. |
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8 June 2017 Consider your IP protection limitations before sharing work on social media |
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8 June 2017 We share our interpretation of the key differences |
Current vacancies
Some things you should know about applying for a job with us, such as whether you are eligible, how to prepare an application and how to include referee reports.
Careers
We offer a flexible workplace and rewarding career paths in the IP Industry. Our employment conditions are very competitive and we provide a range of programs to support staff in their work/life balance.
Indigenous recruitment
We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples and are constantly looking for ways to increase the numbers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff in our organisation.
Freedom of information
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives any person the right to our information, unless exempted by the FOI Act.
Reporting fraud
We are committed to minimising the incidence of fraud against our operations and will not tolerate any fraudulent practices.
IP legislation
We administer IP legislation that provides the legislative basis for the patent, trade mark, design and plant breeder's rights systems of Australia.
Beta products
View and give feedback on IP Australia's systems and decisions before they are released.
