MPEP § 2909.01 — Official Form for the Application for International Registration (Annotated Rules)

§2909.01 Official Form for the Application for International Registration

USPTO MPEP version: BlueIron's Update: 2025-12-31

This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 2909.01, including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.

Official Form for the Application for International Registration

This section addresses Official Form for the Application for International Registration. Contains: 2 requirements and 7 other statements.

Key Rules

Topic

Hague Agreement Overview

4 rules
StatutoryInformativeAlways
[mpep-2909-01-bffb724aba8837931ed83856]
Official Form for International Design Application Required
Note:
The international design application must be presented on the official form established by the International Bureau.

The international design application must be presented on the “official form.” Pursuant to Hague Agreement Rule 1(vi), “official form” means a form established by the International Bureau or an electronic interface made available by the International Bureau on the website of the Organization, or any form or electronic interface having the same contents and format. The form established by the International Bureau for filing an international design application is the form DM/1, “Application for International Registration”. The DM/1 form and instructions for completing the form are currently available on the website of the International Bureau at www.wipo.int/hague/en/forms/. The electronic interface of the International Bureau’s electronic filing system, eHague, has the same contents and format as the DM/1 form.

Jump to MPEP SourceHague Agreement OverviewExamination by International BureauRepresentation Before International Bureau
StatutoryInformativeAlways
[mpep-2909-01-f61b03969ab73debae6b2a1f]
Official Form for International Design Application
Note:
The DM/1 form and its instructions must be used for filing an international design application.

The international design application must be presented on the “official form.” Pursuant to Hague Agreement Rule 1(vi), “official form” means a form established by the International Bureau or an electronic interface made available by the International Bureau on the website of the Organization, or any form or electronic interface having the same contents and format. The form established by the International Bureau for filing an international design application is the form DM/1, “Application for International Registration”. The DM/1 form and instructions for completing the form are currently available on the website of the International Bureau at www.wipo.int/hague/en/forms/. The electronic interface of the International Bureau’s electronic filing system, eHague, has the same contents and format as the DM/1 form.

Jump to MPEP SourceHague Agreement OverviewExamination by International BureauRepresentation Before International Bureau
StatutoryInformativeAlways
[mpep-2909-01-f7d4b886c97ee27177c629cf]
eHague Interface Matches DM/1 Form
Note:
The electronic interface of the International Bureau’s eHague system must have the same contents and format as the official DM/1 form for filing international design applications.

The international design application must be presented on the “official form.” Pursuant to Hague Agreement Rule 1(vi), “official form” means a form established by the International Bureau or an electronic interface made available by the International Bureau on the website of the Organization, or any form or electronic interface having the same contents and format. The form established by the International Bureau for filing an international design application is the form DM/1, “Application for International Registration”. The DM/1 form and instructions for completing the form are currently available on the website of the International Bureau at www.wipo.int/hague/en/forms/. The electronic interface of the International Bureau’s electronic filing system, eHague, has the same contents and format as the DM/1 form.

Jump to MPEP SourceHague Agreement OverviewExamination by International BureauRepresentation Before International Bureau
StatutoryInformativeAlways
[mpep-2909-01-3cde0f6d7f1e39a275ba8656]
Form DM/1 Must Contain Specific Information for International Design Applications
Note:
The DM/1 form requires detailed information including applicant details, entitlements, and design specifications to ensure proper filing of international design applications.

Proper usage of the DM/1 form will help ensure that the mandatory, additional mandatory and optional content items for an international design application are present upon filing. Detailed instructions for completing the form are set forth in the section “How to Submit an International Application to the International Bureau – e-filing or form DM/1” of the Guide to the Hague System available on WIPO’s website at www.wipo.int/hague/en/guide/ia.html. Form DM/1 includes specific spaces to set forth: (1) information concerning the applicant; (2) applicant’s entitlement to file an international design application; (3) applicant’s contracting party; (4) a correspondence address for the International Bureau where there are multiple applicants and no appointed representative; (5) appointment of a representative; (6) the number of industrial designs and reproductions included in the application; (7) designated Contracting Parties; (8) the applicable product and Locarno classification (MPEP § 907); (9) a description; (10) a description of the reproductions; (11) the identity of the creator; (12) a claim; (13) priority claim; (14) information regarding any international exhibition where any of the designs was shown; (15) exception to lack of novelty; (16) relation with a principle design; (17) a request for immediate or deferred publication; (18) reduction of the individual designation fee; and (19) the signature of the applicant or the applicant’s representative. The DM/1 form also includes a “Payment of Fees” section that allows the applicant to identity the method of payment and to instruct the International Bureau to debit the required fees to a current account established with the International Bureau.

Jump to MPEP SourceHague Agreement OverviewExamination by International BureauRepresentation Before International Bureau
Topic

Hague Definitions

2 rules
StatutoryRequiredAlways
[mpep-2909-01-f3cbe5cad07ef60be1eb90ef]
Official Form for International Design Application Required
Note:
The international design application must be presented using the official form established by the International Bureau, which is currently DM/1 'Application for International Registration'.

The international design application must be presented on the “official form.” Pursuant to Hague Agreement Rule 1(vi), “official form” means a form established by the International Bureau or an electronic interface made available by the International Bureau on the website of the Organization, or any form or electronic interface having the same contents and format. The form established by the International Bureau for filing an international design application is the form DM/1, “Application for International Registration”. The DM/1 form and instructions for completing the form are currently available on the website of the International Bureau at www.wipo.int/hague/en/forms/. The electronic interface of the International Bureau’s electronic filing system, eHague, has the same contents and format as the DM/1 form.

Jump to MPEP SourceHague DefinitionsInternational Design ApplicationsHague Agreement Overview
StatutoryInformativeAlways
[mpep-2909-01-c8e79d52ffc1ed13057104c6]
Official Form for International Design Application Required
Note:
The application for international design registration must be submitted using the DM/1 form provided by the International Bureau.

The international design application must be presented on the “official form.” Pursuant to Hague Agreement Rule 1(vi), “official form” means a form established by the International Bureau or an electronic interface made available by the International Bureau on the website of the Organization, or any form or electronic interface having the same contents and format. The form established by the International Bureau for filing an international design application is the form DM/1, “Application for International Registration”. The DM/1 form and instructions for completing the form are currently available on the website of the International Bureau at www.wipo.int/hague/en/forms/. The electronic interface of the International Bureau’s electronic filing system, eHague, has the same contents and format as the DM/1 form.

Jump to MPEP SourceHague DefinitionsHague Agreement OverviewExamination by International Bureau
Topic

Mandatory Application Elements

2 rules
StatutoryInformativeAlways
[mpep-2909-01-8efba8e1d45e22184c2fa0c5]
DM/1 Form Requirement for International Design Application
Note:
The DM/1 form must include mandatory, additional mandatory, and optional content items for an international design application to be filed correctly.

Proper usage of the DM/1 form will help ensure that the mandatory, additional mandatory and optional content items for an international design application are present upon filing. Detailed instructions for completing the form are set forth in the section “How to Submit an International Application to the International Bureau – e-filing or form DM/1” of the Guide to the Hague System available on WIPO’s website at www.wipo.int/hague/en/guide/ia.html. Form DM/1 includes specific spaces to set forth: (1) information concerning the applicant; (2) applicant’s entitlement to file an international design application; (3) applicant’s contracting party; (4) a correspondence address for the International Bureau where there are multiple applicants and no appointed representative; (5) appointment of a representative; (6) the number of industrial designs and reproductions included in the application; (7) designated Contracting Parties; (8) the applicable product and Locarno classification (MPEP § 907); (9) a description; (10) a description of the reproductions; (11) the identity of the creator; (12) a claim; (13) priority claim; (14) information regarding any international exhibition where any of the designs was shown; (15) exception to lack of novelty; (16) relation with a principle design; (17) a request for immediate or deferred publication; (18) reduction of the individual designation fee; and (19) the signature of the applicant or the applicant’s representative. The DM/1 form also includes a “Payment of Fees” section that allows the applicant to identity the method of payment and to instruct the International Bureau to debit the required fees to a current account established with the International Bureau.

Jump to MPEP SourceMandatory Application ElementsOptional Application ElementsHague Definitions
StatutoryRequiredAlways
[mpep-2909-01-1992418eaeacc0e182567b6a]
Payment of Fees Section Required for DM/1 Form
Note:
The DM/1 form includes a section for applicants to specify the payment method and authorize the International Bureau to debit fees from their account.

Proper usage of the DM/1 form will help ensure that the mandatory, additional mandatory and optional content items for an international design application are present upon filing. Detailed instructions for completing the form are set forth in the section “How to Submit an International Application to the International Bureau – e-filing or form DM/1” of the Guide to the Hague System available on WIPO’s website at www.wipo.int/hague/en/guide/ia.html. Form DM/1 includes specific spaces to set forth: (1) information concerning the applicant; (2) applicant’s entitlement to file an international design application; (3) applicant’s contracting party; (4) a correspondence address for the International Bureau where there are multiple applicants and no appointed representative; (5) appointment of a representative; (6) the number of industrial designs and reproductions included in the application; (7) designated Contracting Parties; (8) the applicable product and Locarno classification (MPEP § 907); (9) a description; (10) a description of the reproductions; (11) the identity of the creator; (12) a claim; (13) priority claim; (14) information regarding any international exhibition where any of the designs was shown; (15) exception to lack of novelty; (16) relation with a principle design; (17) a request for immediate or deferred publication; (18) reduction of the individual designation fee; and (19) the signature of the applicant or the applicant’s representative. The DM/1 form also includes a “Payment of Fees” section that allows the applicant to identity the method of payment and to instruct the International Bureau to debit the required fees to a current account established with the International Bureau.

Jump to MPEP SourceMandatory Application ElementsHague Agreement OverviewContents of Application
Topic

Design Application Requirements

1 rules
StatutoryRequiredAlways
[mpep-2909-01-dd05e810b955540d316ee51e]
Official Form for International Design Application Required
Note:
The international design application must be submitted using the official form as specified by Rules 7(1) and 1(vi).

(a) The international design application shall be presented on the official form (Rules 7(1) and 1(vi)).

Jump to MPEP Source · 37 CFR 1.1022Design Application RequirementsInternational Design ExaminationInternational Design Application Filing
Topic

Applicant Requirements

1 rules
StatutoryRequiredAlways
[mpep-2909-01-e58a79390f1a53d4bad94898]
Applicant Must Sign International Design Application
Note:
The international design application must be signed by the applicant as per the requirements.

(b) The international design application shall be signed by the applicant.

Jump to MPEP Source · 37 CFR 1.1022Applicant RequirementsDesign Application RequirementsInternational Design Examination
Topic

Request Content and Form

1 rules
StatutoryRequiredAlways
[mpep-2909-01-7616b6ecb03537211350a16f]
Official Form for International Application Required
Note:
The international application must be presented on the official form and signed by the applicant.

(1) [Form and Signature] The international application shall be presented on the official form. The international application shall be signed by the applicant.

Jump to MPEP SourceRequest Content and FormSignature RequirementsPCT Request Form
Topic

Signature Requirements

1 rules
StatutoryRequiredAlways
[mpep-2909-01-065f502225e6089f42becfbc]
Applicant Must Sign International Application
Note:
The international application must be signed by the applicant as per official form requirements.

(1) [Form and Signature] The international application shall be presented on the official form. The international application shall be signed by the applicant.

Jump to MPEP SourceSignature RequirementsPatent Cooperation TreatyRequest Content and Form
Topic

Brief Description of Design

1 rules
StatutoryInformativeAlways
[mpep-2909-01-76cb00e7f1004f0209c9d565]
DM/1 Form Must Include Specific Information for International Design Application
Note:
The DM/1 form requires detailed information including applicant details, design descriptions, and other specific requirements for filing an international design application.

Proper usage of the DM/1 form will help ensure that the mandatory, additional mandatory and optional content items for an international design application are present upon filing. Detailed instructions for completing the form are set forth in the section “How to Submit an International Application to the International Bureau – e-filing or form DM/1” of the Guide to the Hague System available on WIPO’s website at www.wipo.int/hague/en/guide/ia.html. Form DM/1 includes specific spaces to set forth: (1) information concerning the applicant; (2) applicant’s entitlement to file an international design application; (3) applicant’s contracting party; (4) a correspondence address for the International Bureau where there are multiple applicants and no appointed representative; (5) appointment of a representative; (6) the number of industrial designs and reproductions included in the application; (7) designated Contracting Parties; (8) the applicable product and Locarno classification (MPEP § 907); (9) a description; (10) a description of the reproductions; (11) the identity of the creator; (12) a claim; (13) priority claim; (14) information regarding any international exhibition where any of the designs was shown; (15) exception to lack of novelty; (16) relation with a principle design; (17) a request for immediate or deferred publication; (18) reduction of the individual designation fee; and (19) the signature of the applicant or the applicant’s representative. The DM/1 form also includes a “Payment of Fees” section that allows the applicant to identity the method of payment and to instruct the International Bureau to debit the required fees to a current account established with the International Bureau.

Jump to MPEP SourceBrief Description of DesignDesign Claim FormDesign Specification

Citations

Primary topicCitation
Brief Description of Design
Hague Agreement Overview
Mandatory Application Elements
MPEP § 907

Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP

This is an exact copy of the MPEP from the USPTO. It is here for your reference to see the section in context.

BlueIron Last Updated: 2025-12-31