An Introduction to the Taxation of Intellectual Property in Australia

Published on 20 Feb 2008 | Took place at Swissotel, Sydney, NSW

This event, presented by leading intellectual property experts and taxation experts, gave an overview of the different forms of intellectual property and the tax consequences. It covered all forms of intellectual property and focused on the consequences of owning and exploiting intellectual property, disposing of intellectual property, the collection of tax in respect of intellectual property, and the structuring of ownership of intellectual property.

The conference was aimed at anyone wanting to learn more about this increasingly important area of taxation law (but not experts who practice in this area on a daily basis).

Topics covered included:

• legal features of the different types of intellectual property (split between statutory rights and non-statutory rights)
• different forms of intellectual property
• tax consequences of exploiting intellectual property – treatment of proceeds
• potential deductions arising from creating or exploiting intellectual property
• tax consequences of disposing of intellectual property
• structuring ownership of intellectual property
• a case study.