What happens if a foreign priority document is not available through the International Bureau’s Digital Access Service (DAS)?

If a foreign priority document is not available through the International Bureau’s Digital Access Service (DAS), the following steps may be necessary: The applicant may need to submit the priority document directly to the USPTO. The USPTO may issue a requirement for the applicant to provide the priority document. The applicant should be prepared to…

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What are the requirements for certified copies in international design applications?

The requirements for certified copies in international design applications are as follows: A certified copy of the foreign application is not required in an international design application. The International Bureau obtains priority documents directly from offices participating in the Digital Access Service (DAS) or the Priority Document Exchange (PDX) program. For offices not participating in…

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How do I claim priority in a nonprovisional international design application?

To claim priority in a nonprovisional international design application: Include a priority claim in the international design application when filed with the International Bureau (IB). The priority claim must specify the application number and filing date of the priority application. File a certified copy of the priority application with the IB or the USPTO, or…

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How does the Digital Access Service (DAS) affect international design applications?

The Digital Access Service (DAS) plays a significant role in international design applications: DAS facilitates the exchange of priority documents between participating offices. For applications filed in DAS-participating offices, the International Bureau can retrieve priority documents directly. This eliminates the need for applicants to submit certified copies in many cases. Applicants should ensure their priority…

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What is the Digital Access Service (DAS) for priority documents?

The Digital Access Service (DAS) is an electronic system that allows participating intellectual property offices to exchange priority documents securely. For international design applications: Applicants can authorize the retrieval of priority documents through DAS. This eliminates the need to manually file certified copies in some cases. The USPTO or IB can retrieve the priority document…

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