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Building a strong foundation: Practical IP steps for start-ups

Many start-ups put a lot of time and money into building a name, product or brand, only to discover they cannot use the name they chose, a competitor has copied their look, or they never properly documented who owns what. These problems are common, and they are often preventable.

Think your business is protected? Try this 5-minute reality check.

Most people get at least one question wrong. Test your instincts on brands, patents, copycats and product launches in this fast 5-minute business quiz.

How to identify intellectual property in your business (A step-by-step guide for SMEs)

Knowing what IP your business has isn’t just a legal exercise - it’s a commercial one. Running a simple IP audit clarifies what IP you have, reveals your competitive edge, and shows where your business is exposed or missing valuable opportunities.

Indirect patent infringement: The IP risk small business may not see coming:

In Australia, patent rights are valuable intellectual property rights that provide the owner of a patent with the exclusive right to "exploit" the invention subject of the patent. But what does it mean to ‘exploit’ an invention?

Contacting IP Australia

How IP Australia contact centres can assist you

IP Australia offers assistance across a range of intellectual property matters. However, there are certain matters that IP Australia is not permitted to assist with. Find out if we can assist you before you call. 

Joint custody: The risks of sharing IP

How sharing IP rights could paralyse your business & destroy value in technologies.

Notice of objection

Stop infringing goods entering the country (Easy English)

Mediation

Resolve IP issues with the help of a third party (Easy English)

Naming your tech-startup after a person? Read this first

Personal names feel authentic, but they may create trade mark risks for protecting and scaling an AI or tech brand.