What information is included in an international registration?
The contents of an international registration are specified in Hague Rule 15(2), as referenced in MPEP 2907. According to this rule, an international registration contains: All the data contained in the international application, except for certain priority claims Any reproduction of the industrial design The date of the international registration The number of the international…
Read MoreWhat information is available on the USPTO Classification Home Page?
The USPTO Classification Home Page provides a wealth of information for both examiners and the public. According to MPEP 902.03(b), the site includes: Index, schedules, and definitions Links to international information (CPC schedules, IPC Concordance, IPC Schedules, IPC Catchword Index) WIPO Handbook on Industrial Property Information and Documentation National (U.S.) information (Overview of the Classification…
Read MoreWhen are patent applications classified for publication?
According to the MPEP, patent applications are classified well in advance of their projected publication date: “At least 9 weeks prior to the projected publication date, applications are classified using programs designed to enable entry of certain data required for publication of patent applications.” This process ensures that the classification information is available for inclusion…
Read MoreWhat is the Locarno Classification system for design patents?
The Locarno Classification system is an international classification system for industrial designs. It’s used to enhance accessibility of design patents in foreign search files and commercial databases. According to the MPEP, The Locarno International Classification system was developed by members of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property and is administered by the…
Read MoreWhat information is included in the classification of a plant patent application publication?
The classification of a plant patent application publication includes several elements, as outlined in the MPEP: A primary classification (mandatory) Secondary classifications (optional) International classification(s) Selection of a figure for publication (if applicable) The MPEP states: “Applications are classified by giving each application at least a primary classification and an international classification. The suggested international…
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