The OCE's role
Through its research, the OCE provides evidence on:
- the economic impact of IP policies and ownership, such as innovation, competition, trade, productivity and economic performance
- our agency's operational effectiveness
- the IP system's role in meeting economic challenges and trends.
The Australian IP Report
The OCE produces the Australian IP Report — our agency's flagship annual publication that provides the latest data on IP activity in Australia.
The report:
- provides the latest data on the IP rights we administer
- analyses the volume of applications for IP rights filed in Australia, including the:
- number of IP rights registered or granted
- geographical origins of IP applications
- types of innovations in IP applications, including the companies that are most prolific in filing IP rights.
View the Australian IP Report 2023
Economic research papers
The OCE also produces economic research papers that aim to:
- build upon the knowledge base that underpins IP policy
- evaluate the economic impacts of different aspects of the IP system
- assist the agency in its decision-making by contributing evidence and insight.
View our economic research papers
Get in touch
If you're a researcher who's interested in potentially collaborating with us, reach out to us at chiefeconomist@ipaustralia.gov.au.