What types of corrections can be made to the International Register?
The International Bureau can make corrections to the International Register under Hague Rule 22. These corrections can be made:
- Ex officio (on their own initiative)
- At the request of the holder
As stated in MPEP 2930: “Where the International Bureau, acting ex officio or at the request of the holder, considers that there is an error concerning an international registration in the International Register, it shall modify the Register and inform the holder accordingly.”
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2900 - International Design Applications,
MPEP 2930 - Corrections And Other Changes In The International Register,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure