What happens if multiple designs are shown in an international design application?
According to MPEP 2920.05(b), if multiple designs are shown in an international design application designating the United States: The applicant will be required to limit the application to a single independent and distinct design. This requirement may be made by the USPTO as an Office action. Alternatively, it may be made by WIPO at the…
Read MoreWhat happens if an international design application designating the US contains multiple designs?
What happens if an international design application designating the US contains multiple designs? When an international design application designating the United States contains multiple designs, it will be subject to a restriction requirement. According to MPEP 2920: “An international design application designating the United States may be subject to a restriction requirement pursuant to the…
Read MoreHow does restriction work in design patent applications?
Restriction in design patent applications is required when an application contains more than one patentably distinct design. The MPEP states: “Restriction will be required under 35 U.S.C. 121 if a design patent application claims multiple designs that are patentably distinct from each other.” Unlike utility patent applications, the issue of search burden is not considered…
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