Protect the value of your ideas

Intellectual property (IP) rights protect your ideas. We administer IP rights for trade marks, patents, designs and plant breeder's rights.

UNDERSTANDING IP

Which IP right do you need?

Learn about the different types of IP you can protect.

Trade marks

Trade marks

If you want to distinguish your goods or services from other businesses', you may need a trade mark.
Patents

Patents

If you have an inventive device, substance, method or process, you may need a patent.
Design

Design rights

If you want to protect the unique appearance of a product, you may need a design right.
Plant breeder's rights

Plant breeder's rights (PBR)

If you have developed, or are developing a new plant variety, you may need a PBR.

IP SEARCH

Check if your idea's available

Before applying, search existing IP rights to make sure your idea is new.

Applying for rights overseas? Search the existing registrations in all relevant countries.

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MANAGING IP

Want to get the most out of your idea?

Once you've registered your IP, it's up to you to manage it and enforce your rights.

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Protect your Indigenous Knowledge

IP rights can legally protect aspects of Indigenous Knowledge and contribute to your product's value.
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News and community

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Australian Government representatives from IP Australia and the Department of Foreign Affairs stand together as the Treaty member countries.
Design rights Corporate

Design Law Treaty

14 March 2025 | 5 MIN READ

IP Australia welcomes the successful conclusion of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (the Treaty).

Corporate

For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment

06 March 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Joint statement on International Women’s Day 2025

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Your feedback is improving our services

06 March 2025 | 4 MIN READ

We are committed to delivering high-quality services so you can benefit from great ideas.