The ideal design journey

1

IDEA

Work through idea till it's ready to launch

2

RESEARCH

Check idea is available, through Australian Design Search and other means

3

DRAWINGS

Using guides & tutorials by IP Australia (using TAFE students, eLancer, etc)

4

PROTOTYPE

Manufacture prototypes to ensure optimised prior to application

1

CRAFT STATEMENT

Using guides write statement of monopoly

2

LODGE APPLICATION

PDF submitted (not ideal but it works)

3

DESIGN NUMBER

Receive email design lodgement number and what to expect next in process

4

PAY APPLICATION FEE

Payment is made

5

RECEIPT

Acknowledgement and any necessary changes required

1

REGISTER

Informing need to request examination for protection

2

EXAMINE

Design examined and registered

3

APPROVAL

Clear communication that Design is approved

4

PAY REGISTRATION FEE

Alert for payment via SMS and email

5

CERTIFICATE

Informing need to request