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Protecting your Intellectual Property
Your intellectual property(IP) may be your most valuable asset, and failure to protect it may put your business at risk.
IP represents the product of your mind or intellect. It can be an invention, trade mark, original design or practical application of a good idea. In business terms, this means your proprietary knowledge - a key component of success in business today. It is often the competitative edge which sets successful compnaies apart and as world markets become increasingly competitive, protecting your IP is essential.
Confidential information (sometimes referred to as trade secrets), patents, registered designs, trade marks, copyright, circuit layout rights and plant breeders rights are all legaly classified as IP rights.
(the above informations is kindly provided by IP Australia)
To find out more information go to the IP Australia website or contact the Board's Business Development Officer
To view a Department of Trade & Economic Development IP Checklist, click here