We administer Australia’s intellectual property (IP) rights system, specifically trade marks, patents, designs and plant breeder’s rights.
Our vision is to have a world leading IP system that builds prosperity for Australia.
Our portfolio and ministers
We fall within the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science as a listed entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 but operate independently of the Department on financial matters and with some degree of autonomy on other matters.
The Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science is The Hon Greg Hunt MP.
The Assistant Minister to the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science is The Hon Craig Laundy MP.
More information
Our Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan
in PDF format [2.76 MB] - IP Australia's Corporate Plan
- IP Australia's Multicultural Plan PDF
IP Australia's Multicultural Plan DOC
IP Australia's Multicultural Plan DOC
in Microsoft Office document format [196 KB] IP Australia's AccessAbility Plan PDF
IP Australia's AccessAbility Plan PDF in PDF format [201.45 KB] - Portfolio budget statements
- Tools and resources
- Patents
- Trade marks
- Designs
- Plant breeder's rights
- FAQs