What is the role of WIPO in processing priority claims for international design applications?

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) plays a crucial role in processing priority claims for international design applications: Priority claims are made in the international design application filed with WIPO. WIPO is responsible for initially processing and recording these priority claims. WIPO transmits the priority claim information to designated Contracting Parties, including the USPTO. According…

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What is the role of the International Bureau in the registration process?

The International Bureau plays a crucial role in the registration process for international design applications. According to MPEP 2907, the International Bureau is responsible for: Receiving and examining international applications Registering industrial designs that conform to applicable requirements Inviting applicants to remedy defects in non-compliant applications Issuing certificates of registration to holders As stated in…

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What 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.…

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What happens if I submit a non-English InventionTitle to the USPTO for an international application?

If you submit a non-English InventionTitle to the USPTO for an international application, where the USPTO is acting as the Receiving Office (RO/US), your application will be transferred to the International Bureau. According to MPEP 2413.01(i): “If non-English language is presented to RO/US for a ‘Sequence Listing XML,’ then RO/US will transfer the international application…

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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…

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What is the effect of recording a name change with the International Bureau for an international design application?

Recording a name change with the International Bureau can have a significant effect on an international design application. According to MPEP 2920.02: “A change in the name of the applicant under 37 CFR 1.46 recorded pursuant to Hague Agreement Article 16(1)(ii) may also be effective to change the name of the applicant in a nonprovisional…

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Can multiple representatives be appointed for a single international design application?

According to the Hague Agreement rules, as cited in the MPEP, only one representative can be officially recognized for a single international design application. Specifically, the MPEP states: Only one representative may be appointed in respect of a given international application or international registration. Where the appointment indicates several representatives, only the one indicated first…

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What is the International Registration of an industrial design?

The International Registration is the process by which the International Bureau registers an industrial design that is the subject of an international application. According to MPEP 2907, this registration occurs “immediately upon receipt by it of the international application or, where corrections are invited under Article 8, immediately upon receipt of the required corrections.” The…

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