What is the International Registration of an industrial design?
The International Registration is the process by which the International Bureau registers an industrial design that is the subject of an international application. According to MPEP 2907, this registration occurs “immediately upon receipt by it of the international application or, where corrections are invited under Article 8, immediately upon receipt of the required corrections.”
The International Bureau will register the design if it finds that the international application conforms to the applicable requirements. As stated in Hague Rule 15(1):
“Where the International Bureau finds that the international application conforms to the applicable requirements it shall register the industrial design in the International Register and send a certificate to the holder.”
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