Intellectual property (IP)ⁱ is the term given to the new, intangible aspects of research from the written word to chemical formulas and technical designs. Governments grant IP rights to protect the ability of inventors and investors to obtain some benefits from research results. These rights are assets which can be bought, sold or licensed like any other property.

Managing IP is complex, requiring the skills and experience of commercial managers, patent attorneys and several other specialists to plan the best strategy for protecting and realising the value of the intellectual property. There are many forms of IP protection – it’s not just about patents!

UniQuest has invested in experienced staff with highly developed skills in these fields to effectively manage the IP and its transfer into the wider community. We work with our partner research institutions and their researchers to determine the most appropriate form of IP protection to best capture the competitive strengths of the research outcome.

Speak with your MICD to bring the necessary skills for IP protection and management to your research program.

More general information about IP can be found on the website for IP Australia.