What is the role of the publication of the international registration in determining the correspondence address?
The publication of the international registration plays a significant role in determining the correspondence address for a nonprovisional international design application. According to 37 CFR 1.1066(a), if the correspondence address is not established through other means, the USPTO will use:
- The address of the applicant’s representative identified in the publication of the international registration, or
- The address of the applicant identified in the publication of the international registration
This approach ensures that the USPTO has a reliable means of communication even if no specific correspondence address has been provided under 37 CFR 1.1042 or changed under 37 CFR 1.33(a).
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2900 - International Design Applications,
MPEP 2920.03 - Correspondence Address,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure