37 CFR § 1.1026 — Reproductions. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.1026, including 29 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

This section covers the requirement to file reproductions of claimed designs for international design applications through the USPTO, including methods such as electronic filing and mail.

What this section covers

The section covers the requirement to file reproductions of claimed designs with international design applications filed through the USPTO.
It provides guidance on filing international design applications through the USPTO as an office of indirect filing, including electronic filing and mail.

Key obligations

Every nonprovisional international design application must include a reproduction of the claimed design.
Filing can be done through various methods including electronic filing, mail, or hand-delivery to the Customer Service Window.
The filing must comply with USC and CFR requirements for international design applications.

Practice notes

Ensure that the reproduction of the claimed design is clear and accurately represents the design as claimed in the application.
Check specific filing requirements and procedures for international design applications, as they may vary.

Provisions Not Applicable to International DesignsMPEP 608.02
Amended Drawing Time Period Not ExtensibleMPEP 608.02(b)
Corrected Drawing Required Within Three MonthsMPEP 608.02(p)
Reproductions Must Comply With Rule 9 and Part FourMPEP 2909.02Required
Reproductions Must Comply With Rule 9 and Part Four InstructionsMPEP 2920.04(b)Required
Reproduction of Claimed Design RequiredMPEP 2920.04(b)Required
Drawing Or Photograph Required For Design ApplicationMPEP 2920.04(b)Permitted
Drawing Or Photograph Must Clearly Depict DesignMPEP 2920.04(b)
Different Figure Numbering for International vs Domestic DesignsMPEP 2920.04(b)
Figure numbering for different industrial designs must be distinct and sequentialMPEP 2920.04(b)Required
Figure Numbering Must Be Preserved During USPTO ProsecutionMPEP 2920.04(b)Recommended
Remaining Designs Must Not Be Re-numbered After CancellationMPEP 2920.04(b)Recommended
Requirements for International Design ReproductionsMPEP 608.02
Amended Drawing Required Before AllowanceMPEP 608.02(b)Required
Requirement for Acceptable DrawingsMPEP 608.02(b)
Drawings Must Be Filed Within Three Months With Specific LabelsMPEP 608.02(b)Required
Amended Drawing Compliance Required Before AllowanceMPEP 608.02(p)Required

Reproductions Must Comply With Rule 9 and Part FourMPEP 2909.02Required
Reproductions Must Comply with Hague Agreement and Administrative InstructionsMPEP 2909.02Required
Reproductions Must Comply With Rule 9 and Part Four InstructionsMPEP 2920.04(b)Required
Reproduction of Claimed Design RequiredMPEP 2920.04(b)Required
Figure numbering for different industrial designs must be distinct and sequentialMPEP 2920.04(b)Required
Amended Drawing Required Before AllowanceMPEP 608.02(b)Required
Drawings Must Be Filed Within Three Months With Specific LabelsMPEP 608.02(b)Required
Amended Drawing Compliance Required Before AllowanceMPEP 608.02(p)Required

Drawing Requirements Not Applicable to Nonprovisional International Design Applications Except for SpecificsMPEP 2920.04(b)
Methods for Filing International Design Applications Through USPTOMPEP 2905.01Permitted
Mailing Address for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2905.01Recommended
Reproduction Requirements for Nonprovisional International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2920.04(b)
Reproductions Reviewed by International BureauMPEP 2920.04(b)Recommended
Review of Reproductions for International RegistrationMPEP 2920.04(b)
Amended Reproductions Must Comply with Formal RequirementsMPEP 2920.04(b)Permitted
Facsimile Not Allowed for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2905.01Prohibited
Reproduction Requirements for Nonprovisional International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2920.04(b)
Amended Reproductions Not Subject to International Bureau ReviewMPEP 2920.04(b)Permitted
Drawings Must Conform to Specific StandardsMPEP 608.02

MPEP Section	Rules
MPEP § 2905.01	Methods for Filing International Design Applications Through USPTOMPEP 2905.01Permitted Mailing Address for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2905.01Recommended Facsimile Not Allowed for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2905.01Prohibited
MPEP § 2909.02	Reproductions Must Comply With Rule 9 and Part FourMPEP 2909.02Required Reproductions Must Comply with Hague Agreement and Administrative InstructionsMPEP 2909.02Required
MPEP § 2920.04(b)	Drawing Requirements Not Applicable to Nonprovisional International Design Applications Except for SpecificsMPEP 2920.04(b) Reproduction Requirements for Nonprovisional International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2920.04(b) Reproductions Reviewed by International BureauMPEP 2920.04(b)Recommended Review of Reproductions for International RegistrationMPEP 2920.04(b) Amended Reproductions Must Comply with Formal RequirementsMPEP 2920.04(b)Permitted Reproductions Must Comply With Rule 9 and Part Four InstructionsMPEP 2920.04(b)Required Reproduction of Claimed Design RequiredMPEP 2920.04(b)Required Drawing Or Photograph Required For Design ApplicationMPEP 2920.04(b)Permitted Drawing Or Photograph Must Clearly Depict DesignMPEP 2920.04(b) Reproduction Requirements for Nonprovisional International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2920.04(b) Different Figure Numbering for International vs Domestic DesignsMPEP 2920.04(b) Figure numbering for different industrial designs must be distinct and sequentialMPEP 2920.04(b)Required Figure Numbering Must Be Preserved During USPTO ProsecutionMPEP 2920.04(b)Recommended Remaining Designs Must Not Be Re-numbered After CancellationMPEP 2920.04(b)Recommended Amended Reproductions Not Subject to International Bureau ReviewMPEP 2920.04(b)Permitted
MPEP § 608.02	Provisions Not Applicable to International DesignsMPEP 608.02 Drawings Must Conform to Specific StandardsMPEP 608.02 Requirements for International Design ReproductionsMPEP 608.02
MPEP § 608.02(b)	Amended Drawing Time Period Not ExtensibleMPEP 608.02(b) Amended Drawing Required Before AllowanceMPEP 608.02(b)Required Requirement for Acceptable DrawingsMPEP 608.02(b) Drawings Must Be Filed Within Three Months With Specific LabelsMPEP 608.02(b)Required
MPEP § 608.02(p)	Corrected Drawing Required Within Three MonthsMPEP 608.02(p) Amended Drawing Compliance Required Before AllowanceMPEP 608.02(p)Required

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37 CFR § 1.1026 — Reproductions. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

37 CFR § 1.1026 Reproductions.

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