(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—

(1)  be a national of the United States;

(2)  be domiciled in the United States; or

(3)  have a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in the United States.