IP Australia is open for business and continues to be committed to its customers and stakeholders. We are closely monitoring the latest information about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Please refer to the Business continuity and the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak page last updated 16 June 2020 for the most up to date information. We acknowledge these are challenging and uncertain times for everyone.
For information on new government support for business see Business.gov.au.
On 19 December 2018, the New Zealand Government announced it was seeking submissions on lists of Geographical Indications (GIs) that the European Union is asking New Zealand to protect as part of negotiations for a free trade agreement. The lists include GIs for a range of foodstuffs, spirits and wines.
What is a Geographical Indication?
Our office will be closing for Christmas at 5.00 pm AEDT on Tuesday, 24 December 2019. We will re-open at 9.00 am AEDT on Thursday, 2 January 2020.
We want to make it easier for you to understand what IP protection is right for you and how you can register for your own IP rights. Enter Upskill.
New Patent Analytics Hub report on Blockchain innovation – trends, innovators and filing hot spots revealed
From 29 March to 31 May 2018, IP Australia conducted a public consultation on an economic analysis of the estimated impacts of Australia joining the Hague Agreement for designs. We have now published a response to the submissions.
IP Australia has released the second edition of IPGOD 2018 and a new data product Intellectual Property Longitudinal Research Data (IPLORD).
Our new Patent Analytics Reports provide a global snapshot of your technology, available free with international-type search requests.
We are currently seeking input from interested parties on proposed changes to Australia’s IP regulations.
We received 18 non-confidential submissions during stakeholder consultation.
We are pleased to announce the availability of our 2018-19 Corporate Plan.
