Who must sign an international design application?
According to MPEP 2909.01, an international design application must be signed by the applicant. This requirement is explicitly stated in the section, which cites 37 CFR 1.1022(b): “The international design application shall be signed by the applicant.” This requirement is further reinforced by Hague Rule 7(1), which states: “The international application shall be signed by…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of using the official form for an international design application?
The purpose of using the official form for an international design application is to ensure that all required information is provided and properly formatted. According to MPEP 2909.01, “Proper usage of the DM/1 form will help ensure that the mandatory, additional mandatory and optional content items for an international design application are present upon filing.”…
Read MoreWhat information is included in Form DM/1 for an international design application?
Form DM/1 for an international design application includes specific spaces for a wide range of information. According to MPEP 2909.01, the form includes spaces for: Information concerning the applicant Applicant’s entitlement to file an international design application Applicant’s contracting party Correspondence address for multiple applicants Appointment of a representative Number of industrial designs and reproductions…
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…
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