What is the individual designation fee structure for international design applications designating the United States?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

The United States has implemented a two-part individual designation fee structure for international design applications designating the U.S. under the Hague Agreement:

1. A first part payable at filing

2. A second part payable upon allowance of the application

As stated in the MPEP, “Pursuant to Article 7(2) and Rule 12(3), the United States declared that the prescribed designation fee referred to in Article 7(1) shall be replaced by an individual designation fee that is payable in a first part at filing and second part payable upon allowance of the application.“

It’s important to note that the fee amounts may change over time. As the MPEP states, “The amounts of the first and second part individual designation fees are subject to future changes.”

For more information on fees, refer to MPEP § 2910 and MPEP § 2920.06.