This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.1061, 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

The Rules applicable. section outlines the statutes and rules to be followed in examining design patent applications, with practices from other MPEP chapters except as noted.

What this section covers

• This section covers the statutes and rules applicable for examining design patent applications.
• It includes practices set forth in other chapters of the MPEP, with exceptions as noted.

Key obligations

• Practitioners must follow the practices set forth in other chapters of the MPEP, except as particularly pointed out.
• International design/IDA requirements, including IDA contents and mandatory elements, must be adhered to.

Practice notes

• Review the specific IDA contents and mandatory elements as outlined in MPEP 1.1061.
• Be aware of potential exceptions to the general rules, as noted in the MPEP.

Related Provisions

• 37 CFR § 1.84
• 37 CFR § 1.1026
• 37 CFR § 11.9
• 37 CFR § 1.34
• 37 CFR § 1.9

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