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Intellectual Property Australia (IP Australia)
Protecting intellectual property is essential for social enterprises. IP Australia offers info on patents, trademarks, and more, including registration support.
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Protecting intellectual property rights is a key consideration for any social enterprise. IP Australia is the Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation for patents, trademarks, design rights, and plant breeder's rights (PBR).
Their website provides accessible information from Understanding IP, including Indigenous Knowledge, to searching and registering IP - both in Australia and overseas.
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