IP Australia

IP Australia is the Federal Government Agency that grants rights in patents, trade marks and designs.

Our mission is to ensure that Australians benefit from the effective use of intellectual property (IP), particularly through increased innovation, investment and trade.

IP Australia incorporates the Patent, Designs and Trade Marks Offices. It is a division of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources (ITR) but operates independently and reports directly to the Minister.

Helping Australian business to prosper

By encouraging increased innovation, investment and trade through the effective use of IP, IP Australia is making it possible for Australian businesses to establish and maintain globally competitive positions.

As well as providing direct services to users, IP Australia has formed many strategic relationships to help Australians benefit from their IP.

IP Australia's clients now recognise that IP protection is integral to business planning, marketing strategy planning and product and/or service development.