US TMEP 2007 5th Edition: Chapter 1000 Applications Under Section 44 1001 Section 44 Applications - General 1002 Eligible Applicants Under §44 1002.01 Eligible Applicants Under §44(e) 1002.02 Eligible Applicants Under §44(d) 1002.03 Establishing Entitlement Under a Treaty 1002.04 Establishing Country of Origin 1002.05 United States Applicants 1003 Section 44(d) - Priority Filing Date Based on a Foreign Application 1003.01 The "First-Filed" Requirement 1003.02 Priority Claim Must Be Filed Within Six Months of Foreign Filing 1003.03 Basis for Registration Required 1006 Assignment of §44 Applications