Search

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
 
 

Apply for a design right

Register your right to use your design exclusively

Submit an application to IP Australia to secure exclusive design rights that protect the overall appearance that results from visual features applied to a product. 
Estimated cost:
  $200 to apply
Estimated effort:
  Hours (to apply)
Rate of resolution:
  Approx. 8,000 designs are registered by IP Australia each year
 

eCommerce registries

Inform online platforms that you have IP rights

Register your IP with online platforms to access their enforcement tools.
Estimated cost:
  Free
Estimated effort:
  Hours
Rate of resolution:
  Not Applicable

Design certification

Request confirmation that someone else's registered design is valid

Third-party examination lets any person request IP Australia to conduct a formal examination of a registered Australian design
Estimated cost:
  $500  
Estimated effort:
  Hours (to submit)
Rate of resolution:
  Approximately 20% of designs are certified 

Infringement 101 helps creators, small businesses and startups understand their rights, avoid mistakes, and respond when things go wrong.

Not sure if someone’s copied your work , or if you’ve accidentally crossed the line? Dr. Mitchell Adams breaks down what IP infringement really means, and what to do next, in plain English.

Introducing the pilot of IP First Response: Helping you engage with IP challenges with confidence

Introducing the pilot of IP First Response — an exploratory initiative from IP Australia to support small businesses navigating IP issues. Whether you're facing infringement or enforcement challenges, this early-stage prototype aims to offer plain-language guidance to help you understand your options and take confident steps forward. Read more about what we’re building — and how you can help shape it.

Infringement 101

How to avoid infringing others' intellectual property

Infringement 101

Design infringement

Understand what is, and is not, considered design infringement.

Infringement 101

Patent infringement

Understand what is, and is not, considered patent infringement.