How does the right of priority work for international design applications?
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The right of priority for international design applications is governed by 35 U.S.C. 386. There are two main scenarios:
- A U.S. national application can claim priority from a prior international design application that designated at least one country other than the United States.
- An international design application designating the United States can claim priority from a prior foreign application, a prior PCT application designating at least one country other than the United States, or a prior international design application designating at least one country other than the United States.
The MPEP states: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 386(a) and 37 CFR 1.55, a nonprovisional application may make a claim of foreign priority in accordance with the conditions and requirements of 35 U.S.C. 119(a) – (d) and 172 with respect to a prior international design application that designates at least one country other than the United States.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 200 – Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority
Patent Law
Patent Procedure
Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority
Patent Law
Patent Procedure