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Question: What 3 components (in addition to the mandatory requirements) must an international design application designating the U.S. include? Answer: In addition to the mandatory requirements otherwise required for international design applications, an international design application designating the United States must also include: a claim; indications concerning the identity of the creator (i.e., the inventor); and the inventor’s oath or declaration. Chapter Details: The answer to this question can be found in chapter 2900 of the MPEP. This chapter covers International Design Applications. The answer is from the 9th Edition, Revision 07.2015. Depending on future changes to the MPEP, the… The post MPEP Q & A 82: Components International Design Applications Designating the U.S. Must Include appeared first on Patent Education Series.