37 CFR § 1.1031 — International design application (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.1031, including 77 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 fees associated with filing international design applications through the Office as an office of indirect filing, specifically focusing on the required transmittal fee.

What this section covers

This section covers the fees associated with filing international design applications through the Office as an office of indirect filing.

Key obligations

Practitioners must pay a transmittal fee when filing international design applications through the Office as an office of indirect filing.
The fee amount is subject to change and should be verified at the time of filing.

Practice notes

Practitioners should ensure the correct fee amount is paid, as incorrect payments may result in delays or rejection of the application.
Practitioners should keep records of fee payment for future reference and audits.

Authorization for Reexamination and Supplemental Examination FeesMPEP 509.01Required
Authorization to Charge Fees Requires Sufficient FundsMPEP 509.01
Authorization to Charge Fees for International Applications and PatentsMPEP 509.01Permitted
Authorization to Charge Fees to Deposit AccountMPEP 509.01Permitted
Authorization to Charge National Stage FeesMPEP 509.01
Authorization to Charge Fees Set Forth in §1.18 to Deposit Account Subject to §1.311(b)MPEP 509.01
Fees May Be Charged to Deposit AccountMPEP 509.01Permitted
Transmittal of International Design Application to International BureauMPEP 2905.01Required
Applicant Notified of Application Receipt and Transmittal to International BureauMPEP 2905.01Required
Transmittal Fee for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910
Fee Schedule for International Design Applications Is RequiredMPEP 2910Permitted
Fees for International Design Applications Must Be Paid as SpecifiedMPEP 2910Required
Fees for International Design Applications Can Be Paid Directly or Through Office in U.S. DollarsMPEP 2910Permitted
No Renewal Fees for U.S. Patents from International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910Required
Renewal Fees Must Be Submitted Directly to International BureauMPEP 2910Required
Renewal Fees Must Be Submitted Directly to International BureauMPEP 2910
Designation Fee for United States Consists of Two PartsMPEP 2910Required
Issue Fee Requirement for United States Design ApplicationMPEP 2910
Second Part of Design Fee Due After Allowance NoticeMPEP 2910
No Renewal Fees for U.S. Design PatentsMPEP 2950Required
Renewal Fees Must Be Submitted Directly to International BureauMPEP 2950Required
Renewal Fees Must Be Submitted Directly to International BureauMPEP 2950
Fees for International Design Applications Must Be Paid to WIPOMPEP 502.05
Lump Sum Fee Input Required for WIPOMPEP 502.05
Link to WIPO Hague System Fee Calculator Required for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 502.05Required
International Fees Must Be Converted to USDMPEP 502.05Permitted
Payment of International Fees to WIPO Must Be Made by Midnight Eastern TimeMPEP 502.05Required
Transmittal Fee Authorization OnlyMPEP 509.01
Transmittal Fee Authorization OnlyMPEP 509.01
Non-Transmittal International Fees Not Required for Indirect FilingMPEP 509.01Required
Payment of Exact Filing Fee Establishes Small Entity StatusMPEP 509.03
Payment of Small Entity Fees Establishes StatusMPEP 509.03
Payment of Exact Small Entity Fee Establishes StatusMPEP 509.03
Assertion Required for Small Entity Status After Incorrect Fee PaymentMPEP 509.03
Small Entity Fee Requires Written AssertionMPEP 509.03

Authorization for Reexamination and Supplemental Examination FeesMPEP 509.01Required
Fees Required for National EntryMPEP 607Required
Transmittal of International Design Application to International BureauMPEP 2905.01Required
Applicant Notified of Application Receipt and Transmittal to International BureauMPEP 2905.01Required
Transmittal Fee Required for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2905.01Required
Fees for International Design Applications Must Be Paid as SpecifiedMPEP 2910Required
No Renewal Fees for U.S. Patents from International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910Required
Renewal Fees Must Be Submitted Directly to International BureauMPEP 2910Required
Designation Fee for United States Consists of Two PartsMPEP 2910Required
Transmittal Fee Must Be Paid In U.S. Dollars For International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910Required
Applicants May Pay International Fees Directly to the International BureauMPEP 2910Required
Payment Amount May Differ When Converted to Swiss CurrencyMPEP 2910Required
Payment Requirement for Additional FeesMPEP 2910Required
Authorization for International Fee Debit RequiredMPEP 2910Required
Fees for International Design Applications Through USPTOMPEP 2910Required
No Renewal Fees for U.S. Design PatentsMPEP 2950Required
Renewal Fees Must Be Submitted Directly to International BureauMPEP 2950Required
Industrial Design Protection Only Upon Patent IssuanceMPEP 2950Required
15-Year Term from Grant for Design PatentsMPEP 2950Required
No Renewal Fees for U.S. Design PatentsMPEP 2950Required
Applicants May Pay International Design Fees Directly to International BureauMPEP 502.05Required
U.S. Dollar Payments Converted to Swiss CurrencyMPEP 502.05Required
Link to WIPO Hague System Fee Calculator Required for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 502.05Required
Payment of International Fees to WIPO Must Be Made by Midnight Eastern TimeMPEP 502.05Required
Non-Transmittal International Fees Not Required for Indirect FilingMPEP 509.01Required
Fees Required for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 607Required

National Security Review for International Design Applications Filed with USPTOMPEP 2905.01
Transmittal Fee and National Security Clearance Required for International Design ApplicationMPEP 2905.01
Transmittal Fee for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910
Transmittal Fee Requirement for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910
Filing Date Not Entitled After Six MonthsMPEP 2910
Transmittal Fee Requirement for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910
Discount for Small and Micro Entities Transmittal FeesMPEP 2910
Payment of Transmittal Fee Asserts Small Entity StatusMPEP 2910
Designation Fee Must Be Paid in Two Parts Upon Filing and AllowanceMPEP 2910
First Part of US Designation Fee Comprises Basic Filing, Search, and Examination Fees in Swiss CurrencyMPEP 2910
Issue Fee Must Be Paid After AllowanceMPEP 2910
Discount for Small and Micro Entities on US Designation FeesMPEP 2910
Payment of Small Entity First Part Fee Asserts StatusMPEP 2910
Micro Entity Certification Must Be Signed By Authorized Representative Before International BureauMPEP 2910Permitted
International Fees Can Be Paid Through USPTOMPEP 2910Permitted
USPTO Payment May Require Additional Swiss CurrencyMPEP 2910Permitted
Payment of International Fees Through USPTOMPEP 2910
International Design Application Fees Not Payable After Transmittal FeeMPEP 2910Prohibited
Renewal Fees Cannot Be Paid Through USPTOMPEP 2910Permitted
Failure to Send Notification Does Not Confer RightsMPEP 2950
Patent Rights Only Upon Issuance of PatentMPEP 2950
Transmittal Fee Required for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 502.05
Transmittal Fee via EFS-Web for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 502.05Permitted
Transmittal Fee Required for International Design ApplicationMPEP 502.05
International Design Application Filing Date DeadlineMPEP 502.05
Transmittal Fee Requirement for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 502.05
IDA Fees May Be Paid Through USPTOMPEP 502.05Permitted
IDA Fees Paid Through USPTO May Require Additional PaymentMPEP 502.05Permitted

MPEP Section	Rules
MPEP § 2905.01	Transmittal of International Design Application to International BureauMPEP 2905.01Required Applicant Notified of Application Receipt and Transmittal to International BureauMPEP 2905.01Required Transmittal Fee Required for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2905.01Required National Security Review for International Design Applications Filed with USPTOMPEP 2905.01 Transmittal Fee and National Security Clearance Required for International Design ApplicationMPEP 2905.01
MPEP § 2910	Transmittal Fee for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910 Fee Schedule for International Design Applications Is RequiredMPEP 2910Permitted Fees for International Design Applications Must Be Paid as SpecifiedMPEP 2910Required Fees for International Design Applications Can Be Paid Directly or Through Office in U.S. DollarsMPEP 2910Permitted No Renewal Fees for U.S. Patents from International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910Required Renewal Fees Must Be Submitted Directly to International BureauMPEP 2910Required Renewal Fees Must Be Submitted Directly to International BureauMPEP 2910 Designation Fee for United States Consists of Two PartsMPEP 2910Required Issue Fee Requirement for United States Design ApplicationMPEP 2910 Second Part of Design Fee Due After Allowance NoticeMPEP 2910 Transmittal Fee for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910 Transmittal Fee Must Be Paid In U.S. Dollars For International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910Required Transmittal Fee Requirement for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910 Filing Date Not Entitled After Six MonthsMPEP 2910 Transmittal Fee Requirement for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 2910 Discount for Small and Micro Entities Transmittal FeesMPEP 2910 Payment of Transmittal Fee Asserts Small Entity StatusMPEP 2910 Designation Fee Must Be Paid in Two Parts Upon Filing and AllowanceMPEP 2910 First Part of US Designation Fee Comprises Basic Filing, Search, and Examination Fees in Swiss CurrencyMPEP 2910 Issue Fee Must Be Paid After AllowanceMPEP 2910 Discount for Small and Micro Entities on US Designation FeesMPEP 2910 Payment of Small Entity First Part Fee Asserts StatusMPEP 2910 Micro Entity Certification Must Be Signed By Authorized Representative Before International BureauMPEP 2910Permitted International Fees Can Be Paid Through USPTOMPEP 2910Permitted Applicants May Pay International Fees Directly to the International BureauMPEP 2910Required Payment Amount May Differ When Converted to Swiss CurrencyMPEP 2910Required USPTO Payment May Require Additional Swiss CurrencyMPEP 2910Permitted Payment Requirement for Additional FeesMPEP 2910Required Authorization for International Fee Debit RequiredMPEP 2910Required Payment of International Fees Through USPTOMPEP 2910 Fees for International Design Applications Through USPTOMPEP 2910Required International Design Application Fees Not Payable After Transmittal FeeMPEP 2910Prohibited Renewal Fees Cannot Be Paid Through USPTOMPEP 2910Permitted
MPEP § 2950	No Renewal Fees for U.S. Design PatentsMPEP 2950Required Renewal Fees Must Be Submitted Directly to International BureauMPEP 2950Required Renewal Fees Must Be Submitted Directly to International BureauMPEP 2950 Industrial Design Protection Only Upon Patent IssuanceMPEP 2950Required Failure to Send Notification Does Not Confer RightsMPEP 2950 Patent Rights Only Upon Issuance of PatentMPEP 2950 15-Year Term from Grant for Design PatentsMPEP 2950Required No Renewal Fees for U.S. Design PatentsMPEP 2950Required
MPEP § 502.05	Transmittal Fee Required for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 502.05 Transmittal Fee via EFS-Web for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 502.05Permitted Transmittal Fee Required for International Design ApplicationMPEP 502.05 International Design Application Filing Date DeadlineMPEP 502.05 Transmittal Fee Requirement for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 502.05 IDA Fees May Be Paid Through USPTOMPEP 502.05Permitted Applicants May Pay International Design Fees Directly to International BureauMPEP 502.05Required U.S. Dollar Payments Converted to Swiss CurrencyMPEP 502.05Required IDA Fees Paid Through USPTO May Require Additional PaymentMPEP 502.05Permitted Fees for International Design Applications Must Be Paid to WIPOMPEP 502.05 Lump Sum Fee Input Required for WIPOMPEP 502.05 Link to WIPO Hague System Fee Calculator Required for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 502.05Required International Fees Must Be Converted to USDMPEP 502.05Permitted Payment of International Fees to WIPO Must Be Made by Midnight Eastern TimeMPEP 502.05Required
MPEP § 509.01	Authorization for Reexamination and Supplemental Examination FeesMPEP 509.01Required Authorization to Charge Fees Requires Sufficient FundsMPEP 509.01 Authorization to Charge Fees for International Applications and PatentsMPEP 509.01Permitted Authorization to Charge Fees to Deposit AccountMPEP 509.01Permitted Authorization to Charge National Stage FeesMPEP 509.01 Authorization to Charge Fees Set Forth in §1.18 to Deposit Account Subject to §1.311(b)MPEP 509.01 Fees May Be Charged to Deposit AccountMPEP 509.01Permitted Transmittal Fee Authorization OnlyMPEP 509.01 Transmittal Fee Authorization OnlyMPEP 509.01 Non-Transmittal International Fees Not Required for Indirect FilingMPEP 509.01Required
MPEP § 509.03	Payment of Exact Filing Fee Establishes Small Entity StatusMPEP 509.03 Payment of Small Entity Fees Establishes StatusMPEP 509.03 Payment of Exact Small Entity Fee Establishes StatusMPEP 509.03 Assertion Required for Small Entity Status After Incorrect Fee PaymentMPEP 509.03 Small Entity Fee Requires Written AssertionMPEP 509.03
MPEP § 607	Fees Required for National EntryMPEP 607Required Fees Required for International Design ApplicationsMPEP 607Required

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37 CFR § 1.1031 — International design application (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

37 CFR § 1.1031 International design application

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Official MPEP § 1.1031 — International design application

1.1031 International design application fees.

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