Trade marks

We are pleased to advise that our annual Customer Satisfaction Survey is now open to all IP Australia customers. 

The 10th Annual Australian Intellectual Property Report presents a rich account of the latest IP trends in Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Governments are conducting a review into the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Regulatory Regime.

Under the Trade Marks Act 1995, the Registrar is required to advertise the outcomes, actions and status points of applications.

The latest update to our new online services is supporting a better experience for our trade mark customers.

Online services will soon replace eServices. This means all customers will need to file and manage their IP rights in our new online services.

As part of IP Australia’s Indigenous Knowledge Work Plan 2020-21, and in preparation for next year’s consultations, we’ve published two new research papers by Terri Janke and Company.

The misuse of Indigenous Knowledge including art, culture, language or adopting a similar style is offensive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It can undermine cultural practices and affect the economic opportunities available for authentic products.

We are upgrading our Trade Mark Classification Search.

Counterfeit goods are costing Australian businesses which is why we teamed up with the National Rugby League (NRL) to trial our new Trust Badge, a digital stamp of authenticity.