How do I claim priority in a nonprovisional international design application?

To claim priority in a nonprovisional international design application:

• Include a priority claim in the international design application when filed with the International Bureau (IB).
• The priority claim must specify the application number and filing date of the priority application.
• File a certified copy of the priority application with the IB or the USPTO, or have it retrieved through the Digital Access Service (DAS).

According to MPEP 213.07: An applicant filing an international design application designating the United States may claim priority to one or more prior foreign applications under the Paris Convention or to a prior provisional application under 35 U.S.C. 119(e).

To learn more:

• international design application
• priority claim
• certified copy
• Digital Access Service

To learn more:

• Hague Agreement
• USPTO