How can an application identify an international design application when claiming benefit under 35 U.S.C. 386(c)?
When an application is claiming benefit under 35 U.S.C. 386(c) to an international design application designating the United States, it can identify the international design application in one of two ways: By the U.S. application number By the international registration number and U.S. filing date under 37 CFR 1.1023 This is specified in the MPEP:…
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