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<div class="linkList"><h3><a href="/bye?http://www.business.gov.au/Business+Entry+Point/Business+Topics/Intellectual+property/" class="gov" title="Intellectual Property - link to another Australian Govt site">Intellectual Property</a></h3><p>Intellectual property (IP) is the general name given to the laws covering patents, trade marks, copyright, etc. This page links to information about these different types of intellectual property: patents; trade marks; copyright; trade secrets/confidentiality; registered designs; circuit layout rights and Plant Breeder's Rights.</p><p><a href="/bye?http://www.business.gov.au/Business+Entry+Point/Business+Topics/Intellectual+property/">www.business.gov.au</a></p><h3><a href="/bye?http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/" class="gov" title="IP Australia - link to another Australian Govt site">IP Australia</a></h3><p>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.</p><p><a href="/bye?http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/">www.ipaustralia.gov.au</a></p><h3><a href="/bye?http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/smartstart/" class="gov" title="Smart Start - link to another Australian Govt site">Smart Start</a></h3><p>Smart Start is designed to introduce you to basic intellectual property (IP) concepts if you are starting or buying a business. Smart Start has been structured to take into account some of the different scenarios that may face a new business, and provides case studies and useful information on what you need to know about IP when going into business.</p><p><a href="/bye?http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/smartstart/">www.ipaustralia.gov.au</a></p></div>
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