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Filing Requirements For Designs

Initial Requirements


To secure a design application filing date on your behalf, we will require the following information and documentation:

  • Representations of the design (preferably a set of line drawings or good quality photographs on a neutral background).
  • An indication of the product to which the design will be applied.
  • Name and full address of applicants, including nationality, and (if applicable) State of Incorporation.
  • Details of any priority claim, including filing country and filing date.

Post-filing Requirements


The following material may be submitted after filing:

  • Certified copy of the Priority Document, including a verified translation of any parts that are not in English.

Note: Forms signed by the applicant(s) are not normally required.