How does a renunciation of an international registration affect a pending U.S. application?

A renunciation of an international registration with respect to the United States has significant consequences for a pending nonprovisional international design application. According to MPEP 2930: “A renunciation of the international registration with respect to the designation of the United States pursuant to Article 16(1)(iv) will result in termination of a pending nonprovisional international design…

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