37 CFR § 1.1022 - Form and signature.

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title: "37 CFR § 1.1022 - Form and signature."
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# 1.1022 Form and signature.

(a) The international design application shall be presented on the official form (Rules 7(1) and 1(vi)).

(b) The international design application shall be signed by the applicant.