How are reproductions or specimens presented in an international design application?
According to MPEP 2909, reproductions or specimens in an international design application must be presented as follows:
- Reproductions may be in the form of photographs or other graphic representations of the industrial design
- They must be of a quality permitting all the details of the industrial design to be clearly distinguished
- Specimens may be submitted instead of reproductions where the international design application is filed with the USPTO as the Office of Indirect Filing
The MPEP states: “Rule 9 and Part Four of the Administrative Instructions specify requirements concerning reproductions and specimens.” It’s important to note that the specific requirements may vary depending on the designated Contracting Parties.
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Topics:
MPEP 2900 - International Design Applications,
MPEP 2909 - Contents Of The International Design Application,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure