How do INID Codes differ for industrial designs compared to patents?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

While INID Codes for industrial designs are similar to those used for patents, there are some key differences:

• Industrial design INID Codes are based on WIPO Standard ST.80, while patent INID Codes follow WIPO Standard ST.9.
• Some codes are specific to industrial designs, such as those related to exhibition priority (code 23) and multiple designs in a single application (code 28).
• The meaning of certain codes may differ slightly between patents and industrial designs.

The MPEP notes: INID codes for industrial designs are similar to, but not identical to, those used for patents and like documents. INID codes for industrial designs may be of most interest to design patent examiners.