How should reproductions be numbered in international design applications?

The numbering of reproductions in international design applications is governed by Administrative Instruction 405 of the Hague Agreement. The key points are:

• Numbering should appear in the margin of each photograph or graphic representation
• For multiple designs or views, use a two-part numbering system:
• The first number represents the design
• The second number (after a dot) represents the view
• Example: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 for the first design; 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 for the second design, and so on
• Reproductions must be submitted in ascending numerical order
• Legends to indicate specific views (e.g., “front view”, “top view”) may be included with the numbering

The MPEP states, The numbering stipulated for multiple international applications shall appear in the margin of each photograph or other graphic representation. When the same industrial design is represented from different angles, the numbering shall consist of two separate figures separated by a dot (e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc. for the first design, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, etc. for the second design, and so on).

Proper numbering is crucial for clarity and to ensure that the examiner and other parties can easily reference specific views or designs within the application.

To learn more:

• Numbering Reproductions
• International Design Applications
• Hague Agreement
• Patent Drawings
• Design Views