What is the Administrative Instruction in the context of international design applications?

The Administrative Instruction is a specific document related to the Hague Agreement for international design applications. According to MPEP 2902:

“‘Administrative Instruction’ means the Administrative Instruction for the Application of the Hague Agreement referred to in Rule 34.”

This document provides detailed instructions for the application of the Hague Agreement, complementing the Rules and Articles. It’s an essential reference for understanding procedural aspects of international design applications.

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Topics: MPEP 2900 - International Design Applications, MPEP 2902 - Definitions, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: Administrative Instruction, Hague Agreement, international design applications, MPEP Definitions