Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property (IP) is an increasingly complicated area in universities. It refers to a range of rights relating to ownership and control of the products of intellectual endeavour.  IP includes copyright, patents, trademarks, design, circuit layout rights, plant breeder’s rights and trade secrets.

IP rights in tertiary education are central to the professional identity and development of staff.  NTEU works to protect and promote those rights.

This section of the website will provide members with further information about these rights, and also provide links to other relevant organisations, legislation and policy. This section is currently being updated.