37 CFR § 1.1025 — The claim. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 1.1025 The claim.
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.1025, including 16 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 mandatory elements that must be included in claims for international design applications designating the United States, emphasizing ornamental design specificity and compliance with US regulations.
What this section covers
- Mandatory elements of claims in international design applications designating the United States are outlined.
Key obligations
- Practitioners must include claims in their international design applications for the United States.
- Claims must be directed to a specific ornamental design as required by 37 CFR 1.1025.
- Claims must be in compliance with the authority provided by USC and CFR.
Practice notes
- Ensure claims are clear and specific, avoiding vague or broad language that could be misleading.
- Claims may be rejected if they do not meet the ornamental design requirement.
Official MPEP § 1.1025 — The claim.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
1.1025 The claim.
The specific wording of the claim in an international design application designating the United States shall be in formal terms to the ornamental design for the article (specifying name of article) as shown, or as shown and described. More than one claim is neither required nor permitted for purposes of the United States.
[Added, 80 FR 17918, Apr. 2, 2015, effective May 13, 2015]
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| MPEP § 1503.01 | |
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