What is international IP?
You can protect your trade mark, invention, design or plant variety in most countries. To secure protection, you'll need to apply for intellectual property (IP) rights in your target country according to their requirements.How to search existing IP overseas
Before applying to protect your IP in another country, you'll need to check if it already exists there.How to apply for IP overseas
To apply for IP protection in your target country, you'll need to understand and follow their specific application requirements.Bring my IP to Australia
Before importing goods to Australia, or exporting overseas, you'll need to consider existing IP rights in the market.International cooperation
We work with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and international agencies to help strengthen the IP rights system.Update and renew overseas IP
Once your IP is protected overseas, you'll need to maintain its details and keep it protected.The Madrid System
The Madrid System allows you to file trade mark applications in a number of countries through one application.
How to apply for IP overseas
How Australian businesses can take their IP to the global market.
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1. Decide if you need international IP rights
Understand the basics of protecting your IP overseas, and if it's the right decision for your business.
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2. Search existing international IP
Learn how to check if your idea is new, and not already registered in the country you're expanding to.
How to search international registrations
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3. Understand the application process
Look into the step-by-step process of preparing an application for IP rights in another country.
How to apply in other countries
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4. Consider international agreements
Understand the international agreements and systems that make it easier for Australians to register their IP overseas.