IP Australia – Indigenous Knowledge Project
This Indigenous Knowledge (IK) project aims to enhance the intellectual property system to so Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can benefit from and protect their Indigenous Knowledge.
IP Australia is consulting on options to enhance Australia’s IP system to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to benefit from and protect their Indigenous Knowledge (IK).
The consultation is based on the following topics:
- Establish an Indigenous Advisory Panel – provide a formal Indigenous voice to IP Australia.
- Enhance the process for trade marks and designs – support IK owners to benefit from, and consent to, the use of their IK.
- Declare the source of IK in new innovations – encourage transparency and recognition of IK owners.
- Explore interest in authenticity labelling – promote Indigenous products.
There are several ways to get involved:
- Read the consultation paper to learn about the topics and options.
- Share your thoughts on the four consultation topics in a 15 minute survey.
- Email your comments or submission to IKProject@ipaustralia.gov.au.
- Email the IK Project with your phone number who can call you back for your feedback.
- Register for the upcoming webinar
- Join the IK Project Mailing list to receive a monthly update.
Consultations close 24 May 2021.
Find out more
IP Australia use 'Indigenous Knowledge' or ‘IK’ as a term to cover a range of knowledge held and continually developed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Further information on terminology can be found at IP Australia Indigenous Knowledge webpage.
Visit the IK Project webpage to find out more about IP Australia’s work to support Indigenous Knowledge.