Who is eligible to file an international design application?
According to MPEP 2904, eligibility to file an international design application is determined by Article 3 of the Hague Agreement. An individual is eligible if they meet one of the following criteria: A national of a Contracting Party A national of a State that is a member of an intergovernmental organization that is a Contracting…
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Indirect filing of an international design application refers to the process of submitting the application through the office of the applicant’s Contracting Party rather than directly with the International Bureau. MPEP 2905 explains: “Pursuant to Article 4 of the Hague Agreement, an international design application may be filed either directly with the International Bureau or…
Read MoreWhat is a “Contracting Party” in the context of international design applications?
In the context of international design applications, a “Contracting Party” is defined by the Hague Agreement. According to MPEP 2904: “Article 1(xiii) defines a ‘Contracting Party’ as a State or intergovernmental organization that is a party to the Hague Agreement.” This means that a Contracting Party can be either: A State that has joined the…
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