What are the requirements for reproductions (drawings) in an international design application?

Reproductions in international design applications must comply with the requirements of Rule 9 and Part Four of the Administrative Instructions, as stated in 37 CFR 1.1026. Key points include:

• Every application must include a reproduction of the claimed design.
• Reproductions can be drawings (black and white or color) or photographs.
• The drawing or photograph must clearly and completely depict the design applied to the article.
• Figure numbering differs from standard U.S. design applications (e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 for the first design).
• Reproductions published as part of the international registration have been reviewed by the International Bureau and should not be objected to on formal grounds.

Amended reproductions submitted directly to the USPTO may be objected to under 37 CFR 1.1026 if they fail to comply with formal requirements. Inconsistencies among views may lead to objections or rejections under 35 U.S.C. 112(a) and (b).

To learn more:

• International Design Application
• Design Reproductions
• Drawings
• USPTO
• Patent Procedure