35 U.S.C. § 383 — International design application (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
35 U.S.C. § 383 International design application
Source: Patent Statute (35 U.S.C.)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 35 U.S.C. § 383, including 1 rules 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.
Summary
The International Design Application must include a request for international registration under the treaty and an indication of the design in question.
What this section covers
- This section covers the contents of an international design application, including requests for international registration and indications of designs.
Key obligations
- A request for international registration under the treaty must be included in the application.
- An indication of the design in question must also be provided within the application.
- All required elements must comply with USC 383 and other relevant regulations.
Practice notes
- Clearly state the design to ensure compliance with the required elements of an international design application.
- Ensure all required elements are accurately and completely stated to avoid filing issues.
Official MPEP § 383 — International design application
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
35 U.S.C. 383 International design application.
- In addition to any requirements pursuant to
chapter 16, the international design application shall contain—
- (1) a request for international registration under the treaty;
- (2) an indication of the designated Contracting Parties;
- (3) data concerning the applicant as prescribed in the treaty and the Regulations;
- (4) copies of a reproduction or, at the choice of the applicant, of several different reproductions of the industrial design that is the subject of the international design application, presented in the number and manner prescribed in the treaty and the Regulations;
- (5) an indication of the product or products that constitute the industrial design or in relation to which the industrial design is to be used, as prescribed in the treaty and the Regulations;
- (6) the fees prescribed in the treaty and the Regulations; and
- (7) any other particulars prescribed in the Regulations.
(Added Dec. 18, 2012, Public Law 112-211, sec. 101(a) (effective May 13, 2015), 126 Stat. 1528.)
- International Design
- Hague Principles
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