Intangible assets · Australian business guide
Intellectual Property and Trade Marks
Identify what the business owns, what must be assigned or licensed and which names, designs or creations need registration or clearance.
At a glance
- 01
Audit ownership
Trace employees, contractors, founders, licences and third-party materials.
- 02
Clear the brand
Search existing marks and identify the goods and services that matter.
- 03
Paper the rights
Use assignments, licences and contract clauses that match actual use.
Selected reading
Understand the issue before deciding what to do next
Start with these articles for the key rules, then check the official sources before you act.
Primary sources
Source links checked 20 July 2026. Confirm the current rule before acting.
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This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. The right path depends on the entity, documents and commercial facts.