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.Gov | Intellectual property
Patents
A patent is a right granted for any device, substance, method or process, which is new, inventive and useful. Read more
Trade marks
A registered trade mark gives you the exclusive legal right to use, license or sell your goods or services in Australia. Read more
Copyright
Copyright provides legal protection for people who express ideas and information in certain forms. Read more
Confidentiality/Trade secrets
Common law protects you from people stealing your trade secrets, breaching confidentiality agreements and passing off trade marks. Read more
Registered designs
If you are the owner of a product then you can register its design to protect the visual appearance. Read more
Circuit layout rights
Circuit layout rights automatically protect original layout designs for integrated circuits and computer chips. Read more
Plant Breeder's Rights
Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR) are exclusive commercial rights to a registered variety of plant. Read more
International protection
If you export goods or sell goods and services over the internet, you may need to consider international intellectual property (IP) protection. Read more
Intellectual property & taxation
As your intellectual property (IP) represents a collection of assets, there can be tax implications for your business if you intend to sell or licence your IP. Read more
Intellectual property in your state or territory
Useful guides, information and resources on intellectual property in your state or territory. Read more
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