Bring your IP to Australia
If you want to introduce your product or idea to the Australian market, protect your IP by registering it in Australia.
How to bring your IP to Australia
How to apply for IP overseas
How Australian businesses can take their IP to the global market.
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1. Decide if you need international IP rights
Understand the basics of protecting your IP overseas, and if it's the right decision for your business.
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2. Search existing international IP
Learn how to check if your idea is new, and not already registered in the country you're expanding to.
How to search international registrations
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3. Understand the application process
Look into the step-by-step process of preparing an application for IP rights in another country.
How to apply in other countries
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4. Consider international agreements
Understand the international agreements and systems that make it easier for Australians to register their IP overseas.
Manage international IP
Once you have registered your IP overseas, it's your responsibility to maintain it. This means making sure you:
- Renew it when the registration expires
- Add countries to your registration (if the international system allows)
- Keep your details up to date
- Deal with infringement.
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Take your IP global
Protection of your IP in Australia doesn't automatically protect it internationally. If you're exposing your idea to an overseas market, you may want to register IP in that country.
