Register and manage Australian intellectual property (IP)
If you want to distinguish your goods or services from other businesses', you may need a trade mark.
If you have an inventive device, substance, method or process, you may need a patent.
If you want to protect the unique appearance of a product, you may need a design right.
If you have developed, or are developing a new plant variety, you may need a PBR.
Understanding IP
Livium: Growing battery recycling capability with the power of patents
09 November 2026
Intellectual property (IP) rights are helping Livium recover the value from battery waste.
Heiych: A stylish solution for multitasking mums
09 December 2025
Laura King used her experience as a multitasking mum to launch novel bag designs that combine function with fashion, creating her brand Heiych.
BlockTexx®: Innovating textile recycling through intellectual property
10 November 2025
Weaving new life from old threads – powered by intellectual property (IP).
IP Australia tables Annual Report 2025–26
29 October 2026
Our Annual Report 2025–26 has been tabled in Parliament, outlining our performance, achievements and financial results for the financial year.
JSCOT recommends Australia ratify the GRATK Treaty
14 October 2026
A parliamentary committee has recommended Australia ratify the GRATK Treaty, marking an important step in the treaty process.
New reforms to streamline Australia's IP system
28 September 2026
The Regulatory Reform Omnibus Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 18 September 2026, introducing reforms that will streamline parts of Australia's intellectual property (IP) system.