IP Management Software

There are various different brands of IP management software available for purchase. Shopping around for the best one for your needs is the key in supplying yourself with the most satisfactory software. By using software to manage IP information is useful because it compiles all necessary information into a database that can be accessed by an easily navigated interface. With these kinds of software one can expect the ability to store and update patent information, class non-patented inventions as trade secrets and keep the information safeguarded, both automatically route disclosures for review, rating and approval as well as compile this information, weight and present it.

Patent Search

Patent searches are an invaluable process for anyone wanting to register an invention. A Patent Search will cover all pending and existing patents as well as all other documents and published papers. Conducting a search of all existing patents relevant to a new invention is crucial in ensuring no infringements occur in the application process.

Trademark Search

Trademark searches are essential before seeking a trademark. There are a variety of tiered searches available, namely a trademark register search and a full availability search. A registered trademark search will search the Australian trademark register for any possible brand infringements, however a full availability search will do this as well as search all other databases and market places available in Australia.