Published: 1 February 2016 PRE-APPLICATION 1 globe.jpg IDEA Work through idea till it's ready to launch 2 puzzle.jpg RESEARCH Check idea is available, through ADDS and other means 3 drawing.jpg DRAWINGS Using guides & tutorials by IP Australia (using TAFE students, eLancer, etc) 4 gears.jpg PROTOTYPE Manufacture prototypes to ensure optimised prior to application TIME: 6 WEEKS APPLICATION 1 document.jpg CRAFT STATEMENT Using guides write statement of monopoly 2 computer.jpg LODGE APPLICATION PDF submitted (not ideal but it works) 3 envelope_green.jpg DESIGN NUMBER Receive email design lodgement number and what to expect next in process 4 money.jpg PAY APPLICATION FEE Payment is made 5 envelope_purple.jpg RECEIPT Acknowledgement and any necessary changes required TIME: 1-2 WEEKS POST APPLICATION 1 envelope_blue.jpg REGISTER Informing need to request examination for protection 2 search.jpg EXAMINE Design examined and registered 3 envelope_green.jpg APPROVAL Clear communication that Design is approved 4 money.jpg PAY REGISTRATION FEE Alert for payment via SMS and email 5 envelope_purple.jpg CERTIFICATE Informing need to request TIME: 8-12 WEEKS