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Chapter 2900: International Design Applications


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   Summary:

This chapter was new as of the 9th Edition 07.2015.  It covers details on International Design Applications. A single International Design Application may be filed through the USPTO or the International Bureau under the Hague Agreement. The application may list multiple Contracting Parties. 

The filing of a single international design application may have the effect of an application for protection in multiple countries and/or intergovernmental organizations that are Contracting Parties. The U.S. became a Contracting Party to the Hague Agreement on May 13, 2015.

You will likely see about 3 questions on this topic on your exam.

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Importance Ranking:
3-Stars
 
Volume of Material:
1-Star
 
Complexity:
3-Stars
 
Overall Score:
2.3
 



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   Objectives

  • Know the main ideas behind the Hague Agreement.

  • Understand topics such as the filing date requirements and the national processing of International Design Applications designating the U.S.

 

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