What is the proper way to cite international registrations published by WIPO under the Hague Agreement?
International registrations published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) under the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs require a specific citation format. These publications, also known as published international design applications, do not have a unique publication number. The MPEP provides guidance on how to cite these documents:
“When citing an international registration, both the International Registration Number (referenced by INID Code 11 in the publication) and the publication date should be included.”
The MPEP provides an example of the correct citation format:
“Published International Registration Number DM/096222 (SAUL PARISIIS), published on June 9, 2017. Retrieved from the Global Design Database (www.wipo.int/designdb/en/index.jsp).”
Key elements to include in the citation are:
- International Registration Number
- Applicant name (in parentheses)
- Publication date
- Source of retrieval (e.g., Global Design Database)
For more information on citing international registrations, refer to MPEP § 707.05(e), section I. U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS.
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