What are the guidelines for surface treatment in international design application reproductions?

What are the guidelines for surface treatment in international design application reproductions?

Surface treatment in international design application reproductions must follow specific guidelines:

• Surface treatment should be clearly shown as part of the claimed design.
• It must be applied to appropriate surfaces and consistent across all views.
• Dot shading, stippling, or hatching can be used to indicate surface treatment.

The MPEP 2920.04(b) provides guidance:

“Surface treatment should be shown by appropriate conventional cross section and surface symbols rather than by surface shading.”

It’s important to ensure that surface treatment is represented consistently and clearly to avoid any confusion about the design’s appearance and texture.

To learn more:

• surface treatment
• reproductions
• international design applications
• texture representation