What happens if an international design application does not comply with applicable requirements?
If an international design application does not comply with applicable requirements, including missing elements required under Article 5(2) of the Hague Agreement, the International Bureau will take specific actions. According to MPEP 2907: “If the international design application does not comply with the applicable requirements, including any missing element required under Article 5(2), the International…
Read MoreHow is the date of International Registration determined?
The date of International Registration is determined according to Article 10(2) of the Hague Agreement, as explained in MPEP 2907: “Pursuant to Article 10(2), the date of international registration will be the international filing date (see MPEP § 2906) unless there is an applicable requirement under Hague Agreement Article 5(2) that has not been satisfied,…
Read MoreWhat additional elements may be required in an international design application?
According to MPEP 2907, certain Contracting Parties may require additional elements in an international design application under Article 5(2) of the Hague Agreement. These additional elements are: An indication identifying the creator of the industrial design A brief description of the reproduction or of the characteristic features of the industrial design A claim The MPEP…
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