What are the requirements for the oath or declaration in international design applications designating the United States?

For international design applications designating the United States, there are specific requirements regarding the oath or declaration:

1. The application must contain an oath or declaration of the creator.

2. The application must include indications concerning the identity of the creator.

As stated in the MPEP, “Additionally, pursuant to Rule 8(1), the United States declared that an international design application designating the United States must also contain an oath or declaration of the creator and indications concerning the identity of the creator.“

This requirement is consistent with U.S. patent law, which emphasizes the importance of properly identifying and attributing inventorship in patent applications.

To learn more:

• International Design Applications
• Oath or Declaration
• Creator Identity
• USPTO
• Hague Agreement