What is the difference between the filing date in the United States and the international filing date?
The filing date of an international design application in the United States is not necessarily the same as the international filing date accorded by the International Bureau. As stated in MPEP 2906: “The filing date of an international design application in the United States is not necessarily the same date as the filing date accorded…
Read MoreWhat are the filing date requirements for an international design application?
The filing date requirements for an international design application are outlined in MPEP 2906. The International Bureau will accord a filing date to an application that meets the following criteria: The application is in one of the prescribed languages (English, French, or Spanish) It includes an indication that international registration under the Hague Agreement is…
Read MoreWhat happens if there are irregularities in an international design application?
If the International Bureau finds irregularities in an international design application, the following process occurs: The International Bureau will invite the applicant to make required corrections within three months from the date of the invitation. If the irregularity is one that affects the filing date (as prescribed in Rule 14(2)), the filing date will be…
Read MoreHow is the filing date determined for an international design application filed indirectly?
The filing date for an international design application filed indirectly through the office of a Contracting Party is determined as follows: For applications governed exclusively by the 1999 Act: The filing date is the date the application was received by the office of the Contracting Party, provided it is received by the International Bureau within…
Read MoreWhat languages are acceptable for filing an international design application?
According to MPEP 2906, international design applications must be filed in one of three prescribed languages: English French Spanish The MPEP specifically states: “The prescribed languages, set forth in Hague Agreement Rule 6, are English, French, and Spanish.“ It’s crucial to note that using one of these languages is a requirement for obtaining a filing…
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