IP Australia Registration: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to protect your unique brand or invention through IP Australia registration to secure your intellectual property rights.
This scheme allows you to legally protect your unique brand identities or new inventions through formal registration.
Who it's for
This is for businesses that have developed a unique brand or a new invention that they want to protect from being used by others.
What you get
By registering, you gain legal protection for your trademark or patent. This helps ensure that your specific brand elements or technical inventions are legally recognized and defended.
What it costs you
You will need to pay fees for both the initial application and for renewing your protection at set intervals to keep it active.
The catch to know
Many people mistakenly believe that registering a business name provides the same protection as a trademark. A business name registration is not the same as a trademark, and you may still need to register your trademark to fully protect your brand.
How to apply
- Determine if you need a trademark or a patent.
- Visit the official government portal.
- Follow the application steps for your specific type of intellectual property.
- Pay the required fees to complete the process.