PCT Rule 1 — Abbreviated Expressions (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

PCT Rule 1 Abbreviated Expressions

Source: Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)BlueIron Update:

This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT Rule 1, including 26 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 outlines the definitions of international design terms, including those from the Hague Agreement and U.S. Code sections 381, providing guidance on key obligations and sources for compliance.

What this section covers

  • Defines international design terms such as those from the Hague Agreement.

Key obligations

  • Familiarize with definitions in U.S. Code sections 381 and Rule 1 of the Common Regulations.
  • Comply with Article 1 of the Hague Agreement for international design terms.

Practice notes

  • Check for updates or amendments to definitions in U.S. Code sections 381 and Rule 1 of the Common Regulations.
  • Be aware of potential discrepancies between different sources for international design terms definitions.

Related Provisions

Based on MPEP Last Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22