Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Intellectual Property Rights Expert Group - This site has been developed to provide information on the intellectual property systems that exist in each member economy of the APEC community. It also provides a wide range of IP links and contact points as well as details of future IP events in the region.

IP Australia - IP Australia is the federal government agency responsible for granting rights in patents, trade marks and designs. IP Australia is the Australian Federal Government's "one stop shop" for all things relating to intellectual property (IP). Helpful for finding out what IP protection is best for your invention/innovation.

Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys (IPTA) - established in 1918 as a representative body for Australian patent attorneys. Provides a database of registered Patent Attorneys in Australia. May provide advice on Attorneys who offer initial consultations without charge.

SurfIP - a revolutionary vertical portal where patent attorneys, researchers, inventors can search for information relating to the Biotechnology, IT, Telecommunication and Manufacturing Industries and more. SurfIP delivers value added services to help IP users maximise the mileage from IP information and to provide a platform for IP owners to commercialise their IP. Access databases of the European Patent Office (EPO), the United Kingdom Patent Office (UKPO), United States Patent Office (USPTO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and more.

World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) - an international organization whose primary function is to provide news and information on emerging international IP issues. As the office responsible for IP worldwide, the WIPO site provides information on current international activities and upcoming events such as forums and seminars.