Dream Shield: helping Indigenous Australians protect their intellectual property

On 11 November 2010, Innovation Minister, Senator Kim Carr, launched the Dream Shield project for IP Australia.  IP Australia is the government agency that manages registrations for patents (for inventions), trade marks and designs.

The project includes an information kit for Indigenous Australians with tips for protecting and managing intellectual property rights in designs, brands and inventions, accompanied by real life success stories from people who have employed the ideas.

Spokesperson for the project, Indigenous designer Alison Page, said:  “The key message is breathtakingly simple, but profoundly important. Look at what will make your business special – like a brand, design or invention – and make an informed decision about how you can protect it.”

For further information about Dream Shield, refer to the IP Australia website.

For more information about intellectual property for Indigenous artists, see the new Solid Arts website.

Item posted on 13 January 2011.