Can US applicants file international design applications directly with WIPO?
Yes, US applicants can file international design applications directly with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). MPEP 2905 states: “If the applicant is a national of the United States, or has a domicile, a habitual residence, or a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in the United States, the international design application may be…
Read MoreWhat is the official form for an international design application?
The official form for an international design application is Form DM/1, “Application for International Registration”. According to MPEP 2909.01, “The form established by the International Bureau for filing an international design application is the form DM/1, ‘Application for International Registration’.” This form, along with instructions for completing it, is available on the International Bureau’s website.…
Read MoreWhat is the electronic filing system for international design applications?
The electronic filing system for international design applications is called eHague. According to MPEP 2909.01, “The electronic interface of the International Bureau’s electronic filing system, eHague, has the same contents and format as the DM/1 form.” eHague is considered an official form for filing international design applications, as the MPEP states that “‘official form’ means…
Read MoreWhat are the benefits of using WIPO’s eHague system for filing international design applications?
WIPO’s eHague system offers several advantages for filing international design applications. According to MPEP 2905: “Filing the international design application directly with the International Bureau through the WIPO’s e-filing interface (eHague) offers several benefits to applicants, including automatic error checking of inputted data, avoidance of the transmittal fee required by the USPTO for indirectly filed…
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