15 U.S.C. § 1141a

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 1141a - International applications based on United States applications or registrations

(a) In general

The owner of a basic application pending before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or the owner of a basic registration granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office may file an international application by submitting to the United States Patent and Trademark Office a written application in such form, together with such fees, as may be prescribed by the Director.

(b) Qualified owners

A qualified owner, under subsection (a), shall-

(1) be a national of the United States;

(2) be domiciled in the United States; or

(3) have a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in the United States.

15 U.S.C. § 1141a

July 5, 1946, ch. 540, title XII, §61, as added Pub. L. 107-273, div. C, title III, §134023402,, 116 Stat. 1915.