IP Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for administering intellectual property (IP) rights, including patents, trade marks, design rights, and plant breeder's rights.
IP Australia’s vision is to enable all Australians to benefit from great ideas by providing a world-leading IP system that stimulates innovation and prosperity in Australia. IP Australia are committed to educating customers on the role of IP in their businesses, and providing advice to the Australian Government to better shape the IP rights system.
Considering IP early in your business journey is an important part of your overall strategy. IP Australia’s website offers tools and resources to better understand IP rights, including fact sheets and tools such as TM Checker and the Choosing the Right IP tool. Listen in to the IP Australia podcast for practical insights that help small businesses understand IP.
For more information on how to protect your unique ideas, inventions and creations visit IP Australia.