How does the Digital Access Service (DAS) affect international design applications?
The Digital Access Service (DAS) plays a significant role in international design applications:
- DAS facilitates the exchange of priority documents between participating offices.
- For applications filed in DAS-participating offices, the International Bureau can retrieve priority documents directly.
- This eliminates the need for applicants to submit certified copies in many cases.
- Applicants should ensure their priority claims are properly recorded in the international registration.
MPEP 213.07 states: Where the foreign application was filed in a participating office, the International Bureau will attempt to obtain the priority document from the participating office.
This streamlined process through DAS enhances efficiency in handling priority documents for international design applications.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure