About this charter
We are the Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder's rights.
Our Corporate Plan sets our direction and considers the activities and initiatives that will help us achieve our purpose and satisfy our customers' needs and expectations.
This charter outlines our commitment to our customers. Customers are the core of everything we do and our aim is to continuously improve and ensure high satisfaction with our services.
What you can expect from us
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Customer-centric
Customers are at the centre of our decisions, actions, processes and products. We are innovative and continuously seek new ways to better support and engage with you.
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Inclusive, respectful and honest
We design and deliver our products and services to support everyone. We are open, honest, and accountable in every interaction, treating all customers with courtesy and respect.
We recognise and value individual circumstances and cultural diversity, and we are committed to clear, inclusive communication that supports all our customers.
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Quality
We are committed to delivering high-quality products and services. We maintain a quality management system to meet customer needs and expectations, and to support continuous improvement.
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Applications processed fairly
All applications are assessed according to the relevant IP legislation. If we are unable to certify or grant your application, we will clearly explain why and provide an opportunity for you to submit additional information in support of your application.
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Timely and responsive
We deliver our products and services in an efficient and timely manner. We respond promptly to your enquiries and provide accurate, consistent and up-to-date information.
You can contact us through live chat, email or by phone – whichever best suits your needs. We understand that intellectual property can be complex, so you'll always have the option to speak directly with a person for support.
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Seek and respond to feedback
We take all feedback seriously and handle it efficiently, fairly and confidentially. We regularly invite customers to participate in research activities and use insights from feedback to drive improvements in service delivery, quality, satisfaction and customer experience.
How you can help us
Your insights and experience help ensure we continue to provide high levels of service.
You can help us by:
- using our online services portal and resources when doing business with us
- providing timely and accurate information so we can fully support your IP needs
- working with us to resolve any issues you experience
- treating us with courtesy and respect.
Tell us how we're doing
We are committed to maintaining a high level of customer service and ensuring the needs of customers are met. Feedback provides us with information that helps us refine and improve our customer service and experience.
To share your feedback, you can:
- submit an online feedback form
- call 1300 65 10 10 and speak directly with one of our team members
- take part in our research activities, to help us understand what's working and what could be improved.
These insights help us continue to meet your needs and expectations.
Our achievements
An overview of our performance against our service commitments is included in our annual report.