The NYSF welcomes IP Australia as our newest funding partner for the NYSF 2017 program. NYSF participants in the upcoming January Session will be able to learn more about this organisation first hand during Partners' Day and through a site visit.
But as a bit of background reading, IP Australia has provided the following information:
IP Australia
"IP Australia is the national body that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation, and provides educational material on patents, trademarks, designs, plant breeder’s rights, copyright and trade secrets to the general public.
Inventions, brands and designs can grow to become financially significant personal or commercial assets and should be protected so ownership can be established and proven.
IP is everywhere and simply refers to an expression of an idea in some form. Everyone interacts with products that have protected intellectual property status on a daily basis: from the brands of technology we use, to the logos on our sneakers, to the bikes we ride, to the videos we watch online.
As a workplace, IP Australia attracts highly intelligent individuals who embrace an inventive spirit and appreciate considering the value of ideas, brands and designs. By becoming a Patent Examiner or Trademark Examiner you could see the latest cutting edge technologies and developments before they hit the market. For example, companies such as Google or Apple apply directly to IP Australia to seek protection for their new inventions and brands.
NYSF participants who plan to undertake tertiary studies in engineering or science are encouraged to consider career opportunities with IP Australia upon completion of their degree. To explore these opportunities please visit www.ipaustralia.gov.au or connect via Facebook or Twitter."