What is the Hague Agreement and how does it affect international design applications?
The Hague Agreement Concerning International Registration of Industrial Designs is an international treaty that allows applicants to file a single international design application with effect in multiple countries. The MPEP explains: The Hague Agreement is an international agreement that enables an applicant to file a single international design application which may have the effect of…
Read MoreWhat is the proper way to cite international registrations published by WIPO under the Hague Agreement?
International registrations published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) under the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs require a specific citation format. These publications, also known as published international design applications, do not have a unique publication number. The MPEP provides guidance on how to cite these documents: “When citing an…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreHow do I claim priority to an international design application?
Priority to an international design application can be claimed in a U.S. nonprovisional application or in another international design application designating the U.S. MPEP 213.07 states: ‘Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 386(a) and 37 CFR 1.55, a nonprovisional application may make a claim of foreign priority in accordance with the conditions and requirements of 35 U.S.C.…
Read MoreWhat types of prior applications can be used for claiming priority in an international design application designating the United States?
An international design application designating the United States can claim priority based on several types of prior applications. According to MPEP 213.07: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 386(b) and 37 CFR 1.55, an international design application designating the United States may make a claim of foreign priority in accordance with the conditions and requirements of 35…
Read MoreWhat is the time period for filing a priority claim in an international design application designating the United States?
The time period for filing a priority claim in an international design application designating the United States depends on whether it’s a nonprovisional international design application or not. According to MPEP 213.07: In an international design application designating the United States, the claim for priority may be made in accordance with the Hague Agreement and…
Read MoreHow does claiming priority work for international design applications?
Claiming priority for international design applications has some specific provisions, particularly when the application designates the United States. These provisions are outlined in the MPEP and relevant regulations. According to MPEP 213.07: “Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 386(a) and 37 CFR 1.55, a nonprovisional application may make a claim of foreign priority in accordance with the…
Read MoreWhat is an international design application?
An international design application is a specific type of patent application for industrial designs. The definition of an international design application is provided in 37 CFR 1.9(n). Key points about international design applications: They are filed under the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs They allow applicants to seek protection for industrial…
Read MoreWhat is the Hague Agreement and how does it affect international design applications?
The Hague Agreement Concerning International Registration of Industrial Designs is an international treaty that allows applicants to file a single international design application with effect in multiple countries. Key points about the Hague Agreement and international design applications include: The United States became a Contracting Party to the Hague Agreement on May 13, 2015. An…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of 35 U.S.C. 386 for international design applications?
35 U.S.C. 386 establishes the right of priority for international design applications. It addresses two key scenarios: National applications claiming priority from international design applications International design applications claiming priority from prior foreign applications The MPEP explains: “Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 386(a) and 37 CFR 1.55, a nonprovisional application may make a claim of foreign…
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