The Advisory Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP) advises the Australian Government on intellectual property matters and the strategic administration of IP Australia.

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http://www.acip.gov.au/

A design is the overall appearance of a product - the shape, <br /> configuration, pattern and ornamentation which gives a <br /> unique visual appearance.

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http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/get-the-right-ip/designs/

Intellectual property (IP) is the general name given to the laws covering patents, trade marks, copyright, designs, circuit layouts, and plant breeder's rights.

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http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Intellectualproperty/pages/default.aspx

IP Australia is the Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder's rights.

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http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/

The IP Toolbox is an online guide to the practical use and management of intellectual property (IP). The IP Toolbox is a unique resource covering IP issues and concepts and is an essential guide for all IP owners and managers.

http://www.iptoolbox.gov.au...

http://www.iptoolbox.gov.au/

A device, substance, method or process that you have invented.<br /> Gives you the exclusive right to commercially exploit your invention.

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http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/get-the-right-ip/patents/

Plant breeder's rights are used to protect new varieties of plants that are distinguishable, uniform and stable.

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http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/get-the-right-ip/plant-breeders-rights/

A trade mark is a way of identifying a unique product or service. Sometimes called a brand, your trade mark is your identity.

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http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/get-the-right-ip/trade-marks/