Portal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
IP Australia is committed to ensuring our intellectual property (IP) system meets the needs of Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We have a range of resources to help you navigate the IP system and to support you in successfully obtaining a patent, or consider your needs for other IP rights, such as trade marks. This includes various services designed to help you master the basics, a toolkit for when you are ready to engage an attorney, and other educational resources to help your business as it progresses through the business lifecycle.
Any questions? Ask Alex, she is found on the bottom right hand corner of this page, or contact us.

SME Fast Track
Australian SMEs can request to ‘fast track’ their application and could have their standard patent examined within 8 weeks.

Patent Case Manager
A subject matter expert at any stage of your application or examination process.

IP Contract Generator
We've developed a non-disclosure agreement generator to help you develop your own contracts with ease.

IP Explained
Not sure which IP right you need? Go back to basics and find out how to make IP work for your business.

Austrade Services
Austrade are the experts at connecting Australian business to the world and the world to Australian businesses.

Entrepreneurs' Programme
Learn how the Australian Government's Entrepreneurs' Programme can help your business.