Official Patent Search and Submission Sites

IP Australia
IP Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for administering patents, trade marks, designs and Plant Breeder’s Rights.

Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand
Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) is the NZ Government agency responsible for administering patents, trade marks and designs.

US Patent & Trademark Office
The US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is the US Government agency responsible for administering the laws relating to patents and trademarks, and the administration of patent, trademark, and copyright protection in the United States.

European Patent Office
The European Patent Office (EPO) grants European patents for the contracting states to the European Patent Convention.

World Intellectual Property Organisation
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is the agency of the United Nations that develops international patent law and administers the global protection of intellectual property for signatory countries of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).


Australian Government Industry Sites

AusIndustry
AusIndustry is the Australian Government's agency for delivering products, services and information that support industry, research and innovation.

Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources develops and administers programs and services designed to advance Australia's innovation and technology capabilities in manufacturing, resources and service industries.

AusTrade
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government agency that helps Australian companies win overseas business for their products and services by reducing the time, cost and risk involved in selecting, entering and developing international markets.

NSW Department of State and Regional Development
The Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) provides information, advice and assistance to foster business growth, industry and innovation in Sydney and New South Walse.


Statistical Sites

Australian Bureau of Statistics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is the government agency set up to collect, compile, analyse, abstract, and publish research and statistics in Australia.

Statistics New Zealand
Statistics New Zealand is the government agency set up to collect, compile, analyse, abstract, and publish research and statistics in New Zealand. 

US Census Bureau
The US Census Bureau is the government agency set up to collect, compile, analyse, abstract, and publish research and statistics in the United States.

Europa
Europa is the agency set up to collect, compile, analyse, abstract, and publish research and statistics in the European Union.


Non-Government Sites

Standards Australia
Standards Australia develops Australian Standards of public benefit and national interest and promotes and supports Australian design and innovation. It is recognised as the peak non-government standards development body in Australia.

Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia
The Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia (IPRIA) is a national centre for multi-disciplinary research on the law, economics and management of intellectual property.