• Intellectual property

    Learn how to protect your brand, idea or creation in Australia and overseas.

  • Difference between a business name and a trade mark

    Understand the difference between a business name and a trade mark.

  • Trade mark

    Learn more about a trade marks, what you need to do before you register and how long protection lasts.

  • Patents

    A patent protects any device, substance, method or process. Learn more about the types of patents and how to apply.

  • Copyright

    Copyright protects the original form or way an idea or information is expressed, not the idea or information itself. Learn what copyright protects and how long protection last.

  • Designs

    Find out what a design right protects and how to secure the rights.

  • Circuit layouts

    Find out what is protected under circuit layouts rights and for how long.

  • Plant breeder’s rights

    Find out the benefits plant breeder’s rights and how long protection lasts.