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Legal & IP
The Legal & IP section contains information to help new rural industries establish their business skills and farming practices. You can suggest new website links by clicking on the ‘Suggest Website Link’ button below. The suggested website links are reviewed weekly by the NRIA website administrator. Some website links may not be published for editorial reasons.
IP Australia
IP Australia administers Australia's IP rights system, specifically patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder’s rights. (website homepage)
Patents (IP Australia)
A patent is legally enforceable and gives the owner the exclusive right to commercially exploit the invention for the life of the patent. This is not automatic - you must apply for a patent to obtain exclusive rights to exploit your invention. Australian patents are administered by the Patent Office of IP Australia. (website)
www.ipaustralia.gov.au/patents
Trade Marks (IP Australia)
A trade mark may be a valuable marketing tool. If you are thinking about a new product or service and want to establish an image for it, you should also be thinking about a distinctive trade mark. (website)
www.ipaustralia.gov.au/trademarks
Plant Breeders Rights (IP Australia)
Plant Breeder's Rights are exclusive commercial rights to a registered variety. The rights are a form of intellectual property, like patents and copyright, and are administered under the Plant Breeder's Rights Act 1994. (website)
