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
- 9th June 2021
Written Grounds on SPC 2017/035
27th May 2021- 20th May 2021
Law and Practice Updates
Generating income and impact with IP licensing
4th June 2021EUIPO announced its 3rd IP Mediation Conference
12th March 2021WIPO Conversation on IP and AI
2nd November 2020