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We're the Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation for patents, trade marks, design rights and plant breeder's rights (PBR).

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Organisational structure

Our organisational structure outlines what each of our business groups do to ensure the efficient operation of our agency.  

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As part of our goal to continuously improve our products and services, research is one of our core activities. 

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Intellectual property policy

Our approach to policy lets you take part in government decision-making in relation to intellectual property (IP) policies and legislation.

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