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Patent statuses

Enforcing a 'filed' patent

Why a patent application which has only been filed cannot be used to enforce IP rights against others yet.

A simple breakdown of names and trade marks

IP Australia has teamed up with Business.gov.au to walk you through the key differences between the various names and registers you’ll encounter as a business owner.

IP as a barrier to entry: What really stops competitors

Having a great idea and a strong team is important—but it’s not enough on its own for business success. Success in business relies on staying competitive. Any one or more of the following can create practical barriers for new entrants in your industry.

What to do when you receive AI generated (and possibly false) allegations of IP infringement 

Small businesses need to keep a tight reign over expenditure. This makes it difficult when an small business receives intellectual property infringement allegations out of the blue and thus faces engaging a registered attorney or specialist intellectual property lawyer for advice, incurring legal fees it has not budgeted for.  

Using mediation to resolve IP disputes

Conflict and disputes are almost always unwelcome disruptors, and for good reasons – they are almost always time consuming, stressful and costly. Whatever setting they arise in, personal or business, the challenge is to identify the best way to sort them out.

I’ve got an ABN and a registered business name – do I need a registered trade mark too?

I have a registered business name and an ABN – should I also register the name of my business as a trade mark with IP Australia?

Why every creative business needs an IP strategy from day one

An IP strategy isn’t just a legal box to tick - it’s a vital part of building and protecting your business’ future. Put it in place early, review it often, and make it part of the story you share with investors.

Protecting your business

Common scams

Business owners have reported receiving messages from scammers that threaten others with claims of...

Protecting your business

How does IP Australia compare to other government services?

If you're starting or growing a business in Australia we know that there’s a lot to keep track of...