This September IP Australia will enable the option to submit 3D model files with Design applications via our eServices channel.
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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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10 July 2017 We’ve established an intellectual property (IP) Mediation Referral Service for IP right holders to access mediation providers as a low cost and effective alternative to resolve IP related disputes. |
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5 July 2017 The IP Toolkit was created to help businesses and researchers navigate complex intellectual property (IP) issues through a range of resources. The updated version of the IP Toolkit is now available and we would welcome your feedback. |
 Wednesday 16th August at 12:00pm - Wednesday 16th August at 1:00pm Join us for an introductory designs workshop via webinar. At 12:00pm on Wednesday 16 August 2017 |
 Wednesday 13th September at 12:00pm - Wednesday 13th September at 1:00pm Join us for an introductory trade marks workshop via webinar. At 12:00pm on Wednesday 13 September 2017 |
 Thursday 5th October at 12:00pm - Thursday 5th October at 1:00pm Join us for an introductory patents workshop via webinar. At 12:00pm on Thursday 5 October 2017 |
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27 July 2017 We’ve developed a suite of videos to help you prepare for searching our trade mark database and conducting both quick and advanced searches. |
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28 June 2017 In our first guest blog, brand expert Christine Moody discusses how to protect your brand identity and important steps to consider before lodging a trade mark application. |
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28 June 2017 From Sunday 2 July to Sunday 9 July, Australia celebrates the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) week. We’re taking this time to celebrate and recognise the inventiveness of our Indigenous people. |
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.
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