What are the filing options for international design applications at the USPTO?
What are the filing options for international design applications at the USPTO?
The USPTO offers multiple filing options for international design applications. According to MPEP 2905:
- EFS-Web: “Applicants may file international design applications electronically through EFS-Web.”
- Paper filing: “Alternatively, international design applications may be filed on paper with the USPTO by mail.”
- Hand delivery: Paper applications can be “delivered by hand to the USPTO.”
It’s important to note that electronic filing through EFS-Web is the preferred method, as it provides immediate acknowledgment and may offer cost savings. Paper filings should be addressed to the specific mailing address provided in the MPEP for international design applications.
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Topics:
MPEP 2900 - International Design Applications,
MPEP 2905 - Where To File An International Design Application,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure