How are publication and issue fees handled for international design applications entering U.S. national processing?
For international design applications entering U.S. national processing, the handling of publication and issue fees differs from standard U.S. design applications. The MPEP 2920 provides important information: “The publication fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.18(b)(1) is not required for an international design application designating the United States that was published by the International Bureau.”…
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When an international design application enters national processing in the United States, the USPTO will review the application for compliance with U.S. laws and regulations. If errors are found, the USPTO may issue an Office action to address these issues. According to MPEP 2920: “Where the international design application fails to comply with the requirements…
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