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Trade marks basics course
Before you apply for a trade mark, it's important to understand what it protects and how it works. You can master the basics with our free online course Upskill.
Choosing the right IP tool
If you aren't sure what type of IP right you need, our tool can help you choose what's best for you.
TM Checker
Once you've decided what type of IP right you need, you'll have to make sure the idea isn't already protected. To make it easier to check if a trade mark is available, try our TM Checker tool.
Small Business, Big Dreams
Want help supporting your business from start-up to scale-up?
We have developed this fact sheet to provide you with details of a range of free government services and programs designed to do exactly that.
We have developed this fact sheet to provide you with details of a range of free government services and programs designed to do exactly that.
Non-disclosure agreements
Make sure you have a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in place before you tell a third party about your ideas. Use our NDA generator tool to produce the right one for your needs.
Yarnline
Do you have questions about Indigenous Knowledge (IK)? Our free Yarnline service is dedicated to helping people better understand IK and how IP rights can help protect it.
IP basics
Use our factsheets to get an easy-to-understand overview of registered IP rights and the tools you can use to protect and grow a successful business.
IP First Response
A pilot tool that can help you explore the next steps for protecting your IP. While the platform won't replace professional advice, it may be a useful first step to better understand your options.
