What is an international design application?

An international design application is a specific type of patent application for industrial designs. The definition of an international design application is provided in 37 CFR 1.9(n).

Key points about international design applications:

• They are filed under the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs
• They allow applicants to seek protection for industrial designs in multiple countries through a single application
• They are administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
• They can designate the United States for design patent protection

For more information on international design applications, visit the WIPO Hague System page.

For more information on Hague Agreement, visit: Hague Agreement.

For more information on patent law, visit: patent law.