2909.02(a) Reproductions Submitted Through EFS-Web
MPEP SECTION SUMMARY
This section covers details on reproductions (drawings) submitted through the electronic filing system (EFS-Web). Reproductions of industrial designs are required in international design applications and may be submitted as drawings, photographs, or a combination thereof, and may be in black and white or in color.
Reproductions may be submitted as single page PDF or JPEG files by attaching the file(s) using the “Attach Reproductions” section of the “Attach Documents” screen. Alternatively, applicants may attach reproductions as PDFs (including multi-page PDFs) using the “Attach Documents other than Reproductions” section of the “Attach Documents” screen. Further details on submitting reproductions through EFS-Web are covered here.
Each image file attached through the “Attach Reproductions” section should contain only one view of the design.
EFS-Web will not permit submission of any PDF or JPEG file via the “Attach Reproductions” section that exceeds a file size of two megabytes.
2909.03 Annexes
MPEP SECTION SUMMARY
Annexes to the DM/1 form are used to provide certain required or optional items relevant to a particular designated Contracting Party. Annex forms specific to the designation of the United States include annexes for submitting the inventor’s oath or declaration, an information disclosure statement, and a certification of micro entity status.
