Can an applicant request a different filing date for an international design application in the US?
Yes, an applicant can request a review of the filing date for an international design application in the United States. This process is outlined in 35 U.S.C. 384(b) and further detailed in 37 CFR 1.1023(b). According to MPEP 2908: “Where the applicant believes the international design application is entitled under the Hague Agreement to a…
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