What is the Australian design patent authorization?

If, after the substantive examination procedure, the examiner thinks that the patent application can be granted a patent right, or the applicant has overcome the mistakes and defects pointed out in the notice of examination opinions through defense, the patent application will be published in the official announcement. The announcement will last for three months, during which anyone can raise an objection.

If no objection is raised within the announcement period, or if the objection procedure examiner can authorize it, the patent will be granted a patent right. The applicant shall perform the relevant authorization procedures in accordance with the provisions and pay the relevant fees. After the patent is granted, the patentee shall pay the annual fee in accordance with the regulations. (Australian patents need to pay an annual fee, starting from the fifth year from the date of application)