Browse by IP topic
Each of the sections below opens up a list of topics which answer common questions about that aspect of intellectual property.
This info kit is organised into the following sections:
- Names, such as trademarks, brands, logos, domain names, business names or company names
- Copyright works such as text, images, art works, music, sounds, or movies
- New products, processes and inventions (patents)
- Trade secrets, know-how, and confidential information
- The external appearance of a product (design)
- The layout or plan of an integrated circuit
- New plant varieties
- Place names identifying the origin of a product (geographical indications)
- Traditional knowledge and Indigenous cultural expression
- Confidentiality agreements
- Ownership of intellectual property created by your employees and contractors or consultants
- Your rights as a joint owner of intellectual property
- Undertaking an audit of your intellectual property
- Your options if your intellectual property rights are infringed
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs)