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 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.
The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 1 and Other Measures) Act 2018 received Royal Assent on 24 August 2018.
The Act makes several improvements to Australia’s intellectual property (IP) system.
We are pleased to advise that Michael Schwager has been appointed as the new Director General, IP Australia.
On 31 May 2018, PageUp People Limited (PageUp) announced that it was investigating a security incident.
We are currently seeking input from interested parties on proposed changes to Australia’s IP legislation.
This year’s NAIDOC Week theme 'Because of Her, We Can!' recognises the active and significant role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have played – and continue to play - at the community, local, state and national levels. We put a spotlight on some of Australia's top indigenous innovators.
Update on request received for an extension of duration of Plant Breeder’s Rights
If you’re an innovative small or medium enterprise (SME), the Australian Government would like to hear from you. The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS) has opened a consultation on commercialising intellectual capital.
Our flagship open data resource, the Intellectual Property Government Open Data (IPGOD), has just had its 2018 update.
