15 U.S.C. § 1141a - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 15. Commerce and Trade § 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--