What are APIs?
APIs are a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. They're a type of software interface that offers a service to other pieces of software.
Here's a quick video that explains how APIs work and how they can benefit your business.
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How it works
Our cutting edge APIs allow you to transact with IP right databases at any time, fully integrate your systems and even develop your own software.
You can use our APIs to:
- Submit IP right requests, including new applications and renewals
- Get data from trade mark, patent and design search platforms
- Make payments
- Retrieve correspondence.
You can't:
- File evidence for trade mark or patent oppositions.
Who should use APIs?
Our API service is perfect for:
- High-volume customers who frequently transact with us and access our data, such as attorney firms
- IP software developers.
How much does it cost?
There isn't a fee to connect our APIs to your system, however, you'll need to pay the required fee for any actions, such as filing a new application.
Benefits of API integration
There's plenty of reasons to consider integration of our APIs, including:
- Access to real time IP right data
- Improved visibility of lodgement status
- Integration of your system with ours, allowing IP right searches directly from your own system
- Automation of correspondence management, searching and polling
- Ability to develop your own software
- Reduction in error trade, time to lodge requests and admin effort.
How to get started
To register for APIs, you'll need to create an account with our API developer portal.
You can use the portal to:
- Request API access
- Understand the API specifications
- Review the API security protocols.
Need help?
We're excited to help more businesses integrate with our API solution.
If you'd like to learn more about how it works and if it's right for you, or if you need help along the way, you can get in touch with us.