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…

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What is the individual designation fee for the United States in an international design application?

The individual designation fee for the United States in an international design application consists of two parts, as described in MPEP 2910: “The United States has made a declaration under Article 7(2) and requires an individual designation fee that is payable in a first part at filing and second part payable upon allowance of the…

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