§ 1141a. International applications based on United States applications or registrations
§ 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.