Intellectual Property Management, Intellectual Property Protection
Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd
Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd
The table below summarises the intellectual property portfolio held by Agriculture Victoria Services at 30 June for each of the past five years.
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inventions (patent families) | 54 | 54 | 60 | 61 | 67 |
| Plant Breeder's Rights | 68 | 65 | 62 | 54 | 52 |
| Trademarks | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Inventions held by the Company are represented by 406 patent filings throughout 33 countries and comprise a broad range of agricultural and related technologies. Plant Breeder's Rights registrations are held in Australia and overseas for various plant varieties, most of which are canola, cereal and pasture species but also include horticultural crops such as strawberries, peaches and potatoes.
