The Australian Intellectual Property Report 2019 is now available
11 April 2019
We’re pleased to release the seventh edition of the Australian Intellectual Property (IP) Report, now with enhanced data visualisations.
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Fee review 2019-2020
5 April 2019
IP Australia is conducting a fee review. This review is your opportunity to have your say on our fees and fee structure.
Declaration of Public Holidays for 2022
On 2 November 2021, the Director General of IP Australia declared, in accordance with the relevant intellectual property rights legislation, those days when the Canberra office will not be open for business. A copy of the declaration is attached.
The close-down provisions in the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994, Designs Act 2003, Patents Act 1990, Trade Marks Act 1995 and Olympic Insignia Protection Act 1987 each state when the Designs Office, the Patent Office, the PBR Office and the Trade Marks Office are not open for business.
Change in PCT fees - 1 November 2021
In accordance with the directives adopted by the PCT Assembly at its Fortieth Session (held from September 22 to October 1, 2009), new equivalent amounts in AUD will be established with effect from 1 November 2021. See attached document for details.
Transcript: Vert Design: Tailoring your IP
Andrew Simpson:
Transcript: Developing your unique brand: First Nations language and art in trade marks
Alicia Boardman:
Hello everyone. I'd like to start off today by acknowledging the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We acknowledge the traditional custodians and owners of the lands on which our agency is located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and elders past, present and emerging, and I would like to extend that respect to any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people present on today's call, and also to the lands on which you are joining us from today.
Acustico Lighting: Design and functionality
Acustico lighting creates products that are aesthetically innovative as well as having acoustic properties to assist with sound management. Acustico Lighting's range is commercially viable as it can potentially increase productivity in collaborative spaces by helping to reduce noise.
Hear about Acustico Lighting and their journey to commercialisation and IP protection.
Alperstein Designs X Ngarga Warendj: IP and collaborations
Alperstein Designs collaborates with Aboriginal Artists & Art Centres around Australia, creating unique ranges of lifestyle gifts and homewares. Mick Harding, is an artist currently collaborating with Alperstein Design and belongs to Yowung-Illam-Baluk clan of the Taungurung people. In this video, you will hear from both Mick and Marc about how collaboration works and important details about ethical licensing.
Hear about Alperstein Designs and their journey to commercialisation and IP protection.
DesignByThem: IP and design
Established in 2007, DesignByThem was founded by industrial designers Sarah Gibson and Nicholas Karlovasitis. Based in Australia, the company is run by designers who are dedicated to creating and producing unique products for design professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Their goal is simple: Produce great work and inspire customers with accessible, world-class design. DesignByThem use a combination of trade marks and designs to support this goal.
Hear about DesignByThem and their journey to commercialisation and IP protection.
Gecko Traxx: IP and accessibility
Ryan Tilley and Huy Nguyen came up with an innovative idea to allow wheelchair users to access the beach and other off-road areas. Through product design, testing and product development they were able to turn their idea into a commercial success.
Hear about Gecko Traxx and their journey to commercialisation.