37 CFR § 1.1024 — The description. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 1.1024 The description.
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.1024, including 2 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
An international design application designating the United States must include a specification that meets 35 U.S.C. 112 requirements and preferably contains a brief description of design reproductions.
What this section covers
- Mandatory specification requirements for international design applications filed with the USPTO.
- Scope of descriptive elements required in an international design application.
Key obligations
- Provide a comprehensive and clear description of the design reproductions.
Practice notes
- Include a brief description of reproductions in Item (10) 'Legends (optional)' on the official application form (DM/1).
- Carefully draft the specification to meet all statutory and procedural requirements.
Official MPEP § 1.1024 — The description.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
1.1024 The description.
An international design application designating the United States must include a specification as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 112 and preferably include a brief description of the reproduction pursuant to Rule 7(5)(a) describing the view or views of the reproductions.
[Added, 80 FR 17918, Apr. 2, 2015, effective May 13, 2015]
- International Design
- Ida Requirements
- Ida Contents