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Patent search

Check your idea against existing patents

Conduct a thorough search of existing patents - also known as Freedom to Operate search.
Estimated cost:
  Free or $2k-$7k in professional fees
Estimated effort:
  Hours to weeks
Rate of resolution:
  Not applicable
 

Notification of prior art

Prevent a patent under examination from being granted

Submit a third-party notification of prior art (S27) to alert IP Australia to earlier work that may show a patent application lacks novelty or inventiveness and thus cannot be granted.
Estimated cost:
  Free
Estimated effort:
 Hours to weeks
Resolution rate:
 S27 notices are rarely submitted to IP Australia. 
 

Create contract clauses

Plan how IP disputes will be handled via contracts

Create ready-to-use contract clauses that will proactively refer IP disputes to dispute resolution processes endorsed by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
Estimated cost:
  Free
Estimated effort:
  Hours
Rate of resolution:
  In 2024, WIPO AMC helped resolve 858 intellectual property (IP) disputes
 

IP licensing

Explore opportunities by licensing your IP

Consider licensing your IP to others or obtaining a licence for contested IP to avoid disputes and add value.
Estimated cost:
  $1,500-5,000
Estimated effort:
  Days to weeks
Rate of resolution:
  Variable
 

Educate your customers

Help customers differentiate between your products and lookalikes

Build brand loyalty and reduce confusion by clearly explaining what makes your product genuine.

IP audit

Conduct IP audits to spot gaps, reduce risks and plan next-steps

Identify IP in your portfolio, who owns it, what it’s worth, it’s legal status, and what to do next.
Estimated cost:
  Free, plus optional professional fees
Estimated effort:
  Days to weeks
Rate of resolution:
  Not applicable

Reinforce your right

Use your trade mark prominently to build recognition and protection

Make strong, visible use of your IP to increase consumer recognition and legal standing.

Monitor supply chain

Detect and discourage potential infringement in your supply chain

Ensure your partners and suppliers are not unintentionally exposing you to IP risk through unlicensed or counterfeit components.
Estimated cost:
  Variable
Estimate effort: 
  Days to weeks
Rate of resolution:
  Not applicable

Monitor competitors' IP

Identify and track patents and activity of your competitors

Monitor your competitors' trade mark, patent, or design activity to anticipate conflicts or opportunities.
Estimated cost:
  Free, plus optional professional fees
Estimated effort:
  Hours to weeks
Rate of resolution:
  Not applicable