Advisory Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP)

The Advisory Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP) is an independent body appointed by the government, and advises the Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research on intellectual property matters and the strategic administration of IP Australia.

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

Commonwealth copyright administration

Commonwealth Copyright Administration (CCA) is responsible for the management of copyright in published materials on behalf of Commonwealth agencies. Requests for permission to reproduce Commonwealth of Australia copyright material can be submitted electronically using the copyright request form on this website or by letter.

http://www.ag.gov.au/cca

Copyright

Attorney-General's Department's index page providing general information on copyright in Australia. Also provides information on key legislation and other related websites.

http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/Copyright

Copyright Law Review Committee (CLRC)

The Copyright Law Review Committee (CLRC) was formerly a part-time committee appointed by the Attorney-General to consider and report on specific matters referred to it. The committee is no longer in existence.

http://www.clrc.gov.au/

Government Information Licensing Framework

The Framework (GILF) makes it easy for people who use public sector information (PSI) to understand the rights of use associated with PSI material. GILF comprises a simple open content licensing framework, designed to assist in the management of government intellectual property, and encourage the use of PSI through increased availability and accessibility.

http://www.gilf.gov.au/

IP Australia

IP Australia is the government agency responsible for the registration of patents, trade marks and designs. This site contains information about how to protect and gain maximum benefit from your intellectual property. The IP Australia website provides online services and search facilities, as well as a substantial list of resources and links.

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

IP for designers: the fashion industry

IP protection in the fashion industry is complex but important. This information is designed to help you understand what you need to do to maintain and defend your rights.

http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/understanding-intellectual-property/ip-for-designers/fashion/

Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

The Professional Standards Board administers the regulatory and disciplinary regimes for Patent and Trade Mark attorneys in Australia.

http://www.psb.gov.au/

Smartcopying

Smartcopying is the official guide to copyright Issues for Australian Schools and TAFE.

http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/

Understanding intellectual property

Intellectual property (IP) is the property of your mind or proprietary knowledge and can be an invention, trade mark, a design or the practical application of your idea. Learn about IP and how it applies to you and your business.

http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/understanding-intellectual-property/