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Intellectual Property
Learn how to protect your brand, idea or creation in Australia and overseas.
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Intellectual Property explained
Learn what Intellectual Property is and how it can help protect your business.
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Difference between a business name and a trade mark
Understand the difference between a business name and a trade mark.
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Register a trade mark
Protect your business identity by registering a trade mark.
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How to protect your Intellectual Property overseas
Protect your brand, products and services overseas.
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IP Australia is helping small to medium enterprises protect their inventions
New initiatives launched to help you navigate the patent process.
Free patent analytics report with international type search
IP Australia is now offering a free patent analytics report with every international-type search.
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