Contains patents from US Patent and Trademark Office, European & Japan Patent Offices, World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) and UK Intellectual Property Office.
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AusPat is IP Australia's search database that allows inventors, industry and researchers to access patent applications lodged and granted in Australia.
CIPO a Special Operating Agency (SOA) associated with Industry Canada, is responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property in Canada.
IPONZ grants and registers intellectual property rights in New Zealand, including trade marks, patents, designs, plant variety rights and geographical indications.
The Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder's rights.
The Japan Patent Office is a Japanese governmental agency in charge of industrial property right affairs, under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
As the patent office for Europe, it supports innovation, competitiveness and economic growth across Europe through services delivered under the European Patent Convention.
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the United Nations agency dedicated to the use of intellectual property (patents, copyright, trademarks, designs, etc.) as a means of stimulating innovation and creativity.