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  • Patent Term Extension

    Federal Register · Notice · Apr 12, 2001

    DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before June 11, 2001. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Susan K. … Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information

    66 FR 18914Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Rules Governing Pre-Issuance Internal Circulation and Review of Decisions Within the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

    Federal Register · Rule · Jun 12, 2024

    The USPTO subsequently issued a Request for Comments (RFC) seeking public input on these processes. 87 FR 43249-52 (July 20, 2022); 87 FR 58330 (Sept. 26, 2022) (extending comment period). … The notice of proposed rulemaking provided for a 60-day comment period. The Office received a total of nine comments from eight organizations and one individual.

    89 FR 49808Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Proposed Collection; Comment Request; “Third-Party Submissions and Protests”

    Federal Register · Notice · Mar 13, 2015

    on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). … Additionally, the specified time period for submitting a protest differs from the time period for submitting third-party submissions, and is impacted by whether the protest is accompanied by the written

    80 FR 13330Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Secrecy and License To Export

    Federal Register · Notice · Oct 12, 2016

    on the extension of a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). … Include “0651-0034 comment” in the subject line of the message.

    81 FR 70395Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Extension of the Extended Missing Parts Pilot Program

    Federal Register · Notice · Dec 16, 2011

    INFORMATION: The USPTO implemented a change to missing parts practice in certain nonprovisional applications as a pilot program ( i.e., Extended Missing Parts Pilot Program) after considering written comments … However, applicants are advised that, effective November 15, 2011, as provided in the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, a new additional fee of $400.00 for a non-small entity ($200.00 for a small entity

    76 FR 78246Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Changes to the Representation of Others Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office

    Federal Register · Rule · Jul 14, 2023

    Setting the default period to begin on the date of service provides the opposing party a predictable and definitive time period for responding to authorized discovery requests in circumstances in which … Act of 1969.

    88 FR 45078Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Miscellaneous Changes to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Rules

    Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 17, 2006

    DATES: Comments must be received by March 20, 2006 to ensure consideration. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by electronic mail (e-mail) to AB56Comments@uspto.gov. … Because prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required for the changes in this proposed rule, a Regulatory Flexibility Act analysis is also not required for the changes proposed

    71 FR 2498Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees During Fiscal Year 2020

    Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 31, 2019

    The Office looks forward to receiving additional comments on this revised proposal during the public comment period. C. … For such rulemakings, the AIA requires that the Office provide a public comment period of not less than 45 days.

    84 FR 37398Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Secrecy and License to Export

    Federal Register · Notice · Dec 27, 2022

    SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection … Under the provision of 35 U.S.C. 181, a secrecy order remains in effect for a period of one year from its date of issuance.

    87 FR 79283Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Acquisition and Protection of Foreign Rights in Inventions; Licensing of Foreign Patents Acquired by the Government; Uniform Patent Policy for Rights in Inventions Made by Government Employees

    Federal Register · Rule · Aug 7, 1996

    Furthermore, the rule provides a 30-day comment period and any comments received will be considered prior to finalization of the interim rule. … The interim final rule does not involve a collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

    61 FR 40997Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • January 2004 Revision of Patent Cooperation Treaty Application Procedure

    Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 30, 2003

    If comments are submitted by mail, the Office would appreciate the comments to be electronically filed on a DOS formatted 3 1/2 inch disk with a paper copy of the comments. … This time period was frequently overlooked by applicants.

    68 FR 32441Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Request for Comments on the World Intellectual Property Organization Riyadh Design Law Treaty

    Federal Register · Notice · Mar 13, 2026

    ACTION: Request for comments. … The RDLT was open for signature for one year after its adoption ( i.e., up to November 21, 2025). 3 The act of signing does not make a Member State a party to or bound by the RDLT.

    91 FR 12405Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register · Notice · Jul 12, 2012

    (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 35). … Certificate holders also use the information to petition the USPTO to extend the redemption period of the certificate after it expires.

    77 FR 41172Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register · Notice · Jul 12, 2006

    (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. … the third time period that require the first patentability justification, and 7 hours to complete the IDS submitted during the third or fourth time period that require the second patentability justification

    71 FR 39306Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; DOCX Submission Requirements

    Federal Register · Notice · Sep 27, 2023

    and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act … Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register (88 FR 37039) on June 6, 2023 during a 60-day comment period.

    88 FR 66414Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Requirement of U.S. Licensed Attorney for Foreign Trademark Applicants and Registrants

    Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 15, 2019

    Although comments may be submitted by postal mail, the Office prefers to receive comments by electronic mail message over the internet because the Office may easily share such comments with the public. … ‡ Section 9 of the Act, 15 U.S.C. 1059, requires that registrations resulting from applications based on section 1 or section 44 be renewed at the end of each successive 10-year period following the

    84 FR 4393Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Legal Processes

    Federal Register · Notice · Nov 22, 2022

    Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on September 16, 2022 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. … The USPTO will only accept service of process for an employee acting in an official capacity.

    87 FR 71306Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Actions

    Federal Register · Notice · Jul 30, 2020

    Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on May 26, 2020 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. … This collection of information is required by the Trademark Act of 1946, Sections 13, 14, and 20, 15 U.S.C. 1063, 1064, and 1070, respectively.

    85 FR 45867Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Patents External Quality Survey (formerly Customer Panel Quality Survey)

    Federal Register · Notice · Apr 9, 2012

    on this extension of a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). … DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before June 8, 2012. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Email: InformationCollection@uspto.gov.

    77 FR 21086Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office
  • Ombudsman Survey

    Federal Register · Notice · Mar 19, 2018

    SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on a proposed extension of an existing information collection. … The survey period is open for a period of five (5) weeks. Customers not responding within the initial three (3) weeks will be sent a second email message and link seeking their participation.

    83 FR 11993Commerce DepartmentPatent and Trademark Office

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