### Question
How is the "International Bureau" defined?


### Answer
The term **International Bureau** is defined in *35 U.S.C. § 381* as follows -

> the international intergovernmental organization that is recognized as the coordinating body under the treaty and the Regulations

#### Citation:
  - *35 U.S.C. § 381*
  - Heading: **PART V-THE HAGUE AGREEMENT CONCERNING INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS > CHAPTER 38-INTERNATIONAL DESIGN APPLICATIONS**

