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If you have a device, substance, method or process that is new, inventive and useful, you may need a patent. Find out what patents are and what’s involved in the application and management process.
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Trade marks
If you want to distinguish your goods, services (or both) from those of another business, you may need a trade mark. Find out what trade marks are and what’s involved in the application and management process.
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Designs
Designs
If you want to protect the unique visual appearance of a product, you may need design rights. Find out what they are and what’s involved in the application and management process.
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Plant breeder's rights
Plant breeder's rights
If you have developed, or are developing a new plant variety, you may need plant breeder’s rights. Find out what they are and what’s involved in the application and management process.
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Understanding IP
Understanding IP
Find out what you need to know to get started and progress your intellectual property (IP) journey including tips on taking your idea to market in Australia and abroad.
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IP infringement
IP infringement
Find out what to do if someone is infringing on your intellectual property (IP), how to avoid infringing on someone else’s IP and what to do about unsolicited IP services.
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Tools & resources
If you are a self filer, attorney or a Qualified Person (QP) –this is the place to find our examination manuals, FAQs, case studies, search tools and more to help you further understand and research intellectual property.
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Preparing to see your attorney

This crib sheet will help map out what you’ve learnt. You can fill it out before you visit your attorney to help you gather all the information they need.

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Preparing to see your attorney

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