The Different Types of IP Advice

The laws protecting your IP

There is no one unified body of law, and those laws that do exist are often open to interpretation. However, IP rights give you the legal right to exploit your IP and help you prevent others infringing your IP.

There are eight different types of IP protection in Australia, each with its own legislation. These are:

1. Patents;
2. Trade Marks;
3. Designs;
4. Copyright;
5. Circuit Layout Rights;
6. Plant Breeder's Rights;
7. Confidentiality (Trade Secrets); and
8. Domain names.

These are discussed in detail in What IP means to you .