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Protect your brand, idea or creation

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Protect your brand, idea or creation

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Most businesses have some form of intellectual property (IP). IP can be anything from a name, creation or idea. Understand the different types of IP protection and how they can help your business.
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Intellectual property

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

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

Trade mark

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

Difference between a business name and a trade mark

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

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

Plant breeder’s rights

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

Circuit layouts

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