Turning ideas into assets
The Intellectual Property Office of Ireland is the official Irish government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.
Patents
If your idea is an invention that has a technical solution, you can get exclusive rights to the invention with a patent
Trade Marks
If your idea is in respect of a unique brand consisting of words or a logo, you can have exclusive rights protected through trade mark registration
Designs
If your idea has a special form or appearance, you can get exclusive rights to the design with Design Protection
Copyright
If you have created original literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works copyright is the legal form of protection that can be used.
What type of IP is right for you?
Read our guide to understanding Intellectual property to determine which IP right is for you.
Is your idea, invention or brand available?
Before applying for your intellectual property right search to make sure that it isn't already registered.
Announcements
- 13th October 2021
EUIPO Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund – window 6 now open
6th October 2021WIPO Launch IP Diagnostics Resource
30th September 2021- 10th September 2021
Law and Practice Updates
- 14th September 2021
- 6th September 2021
Written Grounds - Elbow Grease
2nd September 2021Witten Grounds on SPC 2014/038
24th August 2021