IP Australia is the Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation for patents, trade marks, design rights and plant breeder’s rights (PBR). 

IP refers to creations of the mind, and could include a brand, logo, invention, design or artistic work, or new plant variety. Protecting your great ideas with registered IP rights can lead to lasting benefits for a growing business, protecting your competitive advantage.

IP Australia has a range of useful tools and recourses to help small and medium sized businesses get started. TM Checker is an AI-assisted trade mark intelligence platform from IP Australia. The tool makes it easy for business’ to check the potential registrability of a trade mark and complete the application process in minutes. They also have tools to help you choose the right IP, to tools for searching and checking if your idea is available, as well as template contracts and agreements, research and IP stories from other businesses, you’ll find what you need to get started on the IP Australia website.