### Question
How does DEFINITIONS define international application designating the United States?


### Answer
Under *35 U.S.C. § 351*, **international application designating the United States** is defined as:

> an international application specifying the United States as a country in which a patent is sought, regardless where such international application is filed

#### Citation:
  - *35 U.S.C. § 351*
  - Heading: **PART IV-PATENT COOPERATION TREATY > CHAPTER 35-DEFINITIONS**

