International protection

Are you an exporter of goods or services? To protect your intellectual assets, you need to consider international intellectual property (IP) protection for each country you do business with.This protection will help you gain successful entry to the market and minimise competitive threats.

Before you export, it's important to understand that every country has different IP laws. Although Australia has international agreements in place to make it easier to obtain rights in some countries, applying for IP protection overseas can be costly and complicated. Ensure you're aware of all the rules, limitations and costs involved before seeking international IP protection.