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November 10, 2009
Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent: MIFAMURTIDE 58003 [E9–26998] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-P-2009-0048] Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 4,971,802; MIFAMURTIDE AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office. ACTION: Notice of interim patent term extension. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a certificate under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) for a third one-year interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 4,971,802. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul... [read document]
 
November 6, 2009
Meetings: National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Evaluation Committee 57450–57451 [E9–26814] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-PTO-C-2009-0050] National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Evaluation Committee Meeting AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of closed meeting. SUMMARY: The National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) Nomination Evaluation Committee will meet in closed session on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. The primary purpose of the meeting is the discussion of relative merits of... [read document]
 
October 27, 2009
Legal Framework for Electronic Filing System – Web (EFS–Web) 55200–55211 [E9–25785] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No.: PTO-P-2008-0045] Legal Framework for Electronic Filing System--Web (EFS-Web) AGENCY: Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This Legal Framework provides guidance on the background statutes, regulations and policies that support the Electronic Filing System--Web (EFS-Web) project. The document is provided as a reference for applicants, parties in reexamination proceedings, attorneys, and agents, as well as... [read document]
 
Request for Comments on Patents Ombudsman Pilot Program 55212 [E9–25798] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No.: PTO-P-2009-0032] Request for Comments on Patents Ombudsman Pilot Program AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Request for comments. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is currently developing a Patents Ombudsman Pilot Program. The Patents Ombudsman Pilot Program is intended to provide patent applicants, attorneys and agents with assistance with... [read document]
 
October 26, 2009
Changes in Requirements for Signature of Documents, Recognition of Representatives, etc. 54898–54912 [E9–25460] PDF Rule Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Parts 2 and 11 [Docket No. PTO-T-2008-0021] RIN 0651-AC26 Changes in Requirements for Signature of Documents, Recognition of Representatives, and Establishing and Changing the Correspondence Address in Trademark Cases AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Final rule . SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (``Office'') is revising the Trademark Rules of Practice to set forth... [read document]
 
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 54952–54955 [E9–25652] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Patent Cooperation Treaty ACTION: Proposed Collection; Comment Request. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the 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:... [read document]
 
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 54955–54956 [E9–25723] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Customer Input: United States Patent and Trademark Office Customer Surveys ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this extension of a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction... [read document]
 
Performance Review Board (PRB) 54963 [E9–25722] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-C-2009-0046] Performance Review Board (PRB) AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In conformance with the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), the United States Patent and Trademark Office announces the appointment of persons to serve as members of its Performance Review Board. ADDRESSES: Director, Human Capital Management, Office of Human Resources, United... [read document]
 
October 23, 2009
Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure, Sixth Edition; Availability 54783 [E9–25581] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-T-2009-0045] Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure, Sixth Edition AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (``USPTO'') issued the sixth edition of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (``TMEP'') on October 12, 2009. ADDRESSES: The USPTO prefers that any suggestions for improving the form and content of the TMEP be... [read document]
 
October 16, 2009
Interim Patent Term Extension: U.S. Patent No. 4,919,140; Andara OFS System 53217 [E9–24917] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-P-2009-0044] Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 4,919,140; Andara\TM\ OFS\TM\ System AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of interim patent term extension. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a second certificate under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) for a second one-year interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 4,919,140. FOR FURTHER... [read document]
 
October 14, 2009
Changes to Practice for Continued Examination Filings, Patent Applications Containing Patentably Indistinct Claims, etc. 52686–52691 [E9–24667] PDF Rule Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Part 1 [Docket No.: PTO-P-2009-0049] RIN 0651-AC36 Changes to Practice for Continued Examination Filings, Patent Applications Containing Patentably Indistinct Claims, and Examination of Claims in Patent Applications AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) published a final rule in the Federal Register in August of 2007 to revise the... [read document]
 
October 9, 2009
Interim Examination Instructions for Evaluating Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Extension of Comment Period 52184 [E9–24395] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-P-2009-0037] Additional Period for Comments on Interim Examination Instructions for Evaluating Patent Subject Matter Eligibility AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Request for comments; additional comment period. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has prepared interim examination instructions for evaluating patent subject matter eligibility under 35... [read document]
 
September 24, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 48715 [E9–23033] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Invention Promoters/Promotion Firms Complaints. Form Number(s): PTO/SB/2048. Agency... [read document]
 
September 17, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 47778–47779 [E9–22376] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in order to extend the public comment period due to a delay in submission, is republishing the Comment Request originally published on August 11, 2009 (74 FR 40165). This notice announces the intent to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the... [read document]
 
Request for Comments on Interim Examination Instructions for Evaluating Patent Subject Matter Eligibility 47780–47781 [E9–22420] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-P-2009-0037] Request for Comments on Interim Examination Instructions for Evaluating Patent Subject Matter Eligibility AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Request for comments. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has prepared interim examination instructions for evaluating patent subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. 101 (Interim Patent Subject Matter Eligibility... [read document]
 
August 11, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 40163–40165 [E9–19179] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Requirements for Patent Applications Containing Nucleotide Sequence and/or Amino Acid Sequence Disclosures ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the revision of a continuing information collection, as... [read document]
 
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 40165 [E9–19177] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Customer Panel Quality Survey. Form Number(s): None. Agency Approval Number:... [read document]
 
August 10, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 39916–39918 [E9–19027] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Patent Reexaminations ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the new 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... [read document]
 
August 4, 2009
Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 5,135,759: MicroSort Sperm Separation Technology 38585 [E9–18574] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-P-2009-0028] Grant of interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 5,135,759; MicroSort[supreg] Sperm Separation Technology AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office. ACTION: Notice of Interim Patent Term Extension. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued an order granting interim extension under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) for a one- year interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent... [read document]
 
August 3, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 38394–38395 [E9–18357] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Trademark Petitions. Form Number(s): None. Agency Approval Number: 0651-00xx. Type of... [read document]
 
July 16, 2009
Reformatted Trademark Registration Certificate 34559 [E9–16878] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-T-2009-0024] Notice of Reformatted Trademark Registration Certificate AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (``Office'') is reformatting the certificates of registration issued for registered marks. DATES: The reformatted registration certificates will begin issuing in September 2009. ADDRESSES: The Office prefers that any comments on... [read document]
 
July 7, 2009
Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 4,977,138; ISTODAX 32116 [E9–15863] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-P-2009-0027] Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 4,977,138; ISTODAX\TM\ AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office. ACTION: Notice of Interim Patent Term Extension. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued an order granting interim extension under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) for a one- year interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 4,977,138. FOR FURTHER... [read document]
 
July 1, 2009
July 2009 Revision of Patent Cooperation Treaty Procedures 31372–31373 [E9–15303] PDF Rule Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Part 1 [Docket No.: PTO-P-2009-0025] RIN 0651-AC34 July 2009 Revision of Patent Cooperation Treaty Procedures AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is revising the rules of practice in title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to conform them to certain amendments made to the Regulations under the Patent... [read document]
 
June 26, 2009
Invention Promoters/Promotion Firms Complaints 30528–30529 [E9–15170] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Invention Promoters/Promotion Firms Complaints ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C.... [read document]
 
June 16, 2009
Additional Period for Comments on Deferred Examination for Patent Applications 28473–28474 [E9–14154] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-P-2008-0063] Additional Period for Comments on Deferred Examination for Patent Applications AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Request for comments; additional comment period. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) conducted a roundtable to obtain public input on deferral of examination for patent applications, and invited the public to submit written... [read document]
 
May 18, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 23168–23169 [E9–11534] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Petitions ACTION: New collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this new information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1955, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments... [read document]
 
April 30, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 19930–19931 [E9–9908] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Post Registration (Trademark Processing). Form Number(s): PTO Forms 1553, 1583, 1597,... [read document]
 
April 22, 2009
Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 4,650,787; Sanvar 18352 [E9–9145] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-P-2009-0016] Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 4,650,787; Sanvar[reg] AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office. ACTION: Notice of interim patent term extension. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued an order granting interim extension under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) for a fifth one-year interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 4,650,787. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION... [read document]
 
April 16, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 17632–17633 [E9–8738] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Madrid Protocol. Form Number(s): PTO-2131, PTO-2132, PTO-2133. Agency Approval... [read document]
 
March 27, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 13421–13422 [E9–6770] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Customer Panel Quality Survey ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 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.... [read document]
 
March 20, 2009
Privacy Act; Systems of Records 11919–11920 [E9–6128] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of proposed new Privacy Act system of records. SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) gives notice of a proposed new system of records entitled ``COMMERCE/ PAT-TM-23 User Access for Web Portals and Information Requests.'' We invite... [read document]
 
March 19, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 11717–11718 [E9–5984] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Application ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this new information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13... [read document]
 
Request for Nominations for Public Advisory Committees 11718–11719 [E9–5844] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [PTO-C-2009-0009] Public Advisory Committees AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office. ACTION: Notice and request for nominations for Public Advisory Committees. SUMMARY: On November 29, 1999, the President signed into law the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act (the ``Act''), Public Law 106-113, which, among other things, established two Public Advisory Committees to review the policies, goals, performance, budget... [read document]
 
March 10, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 10242 [E9–5060] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Public User ID Badging. Form Number(s): PTO-2030, PTO-2224. Agency Approval Number:... [read document]
 
March 9, 2009
Extension of Time for Comments on Deferred Examination for Patent Applications 10036 [E9–4897] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No.: PTO-P-2008-0063] Extension of Time for Comments on Deferred Examination for Patent Applications AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Request for comments; extension of comment period. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) conducted a roundtable to obtain public input on deferral of examination for patent applications, and invited the public to submit written comments on... [read document]
 
February 6, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 6269–6271 [E9–2539] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Madrid Protocol ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the revision 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)).... [read document]
 
January 28, 2009
Request for Comments and Notice of Roundtable on Deferred Examination for Patent Applications 4946–4947 [E9–1740] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No.: PTO-P-2008-0063] Request for Comments and Notice of Roundtable on Deferred Examination for Patent Applications AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice; Request for comments. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) frequently receives suggestions that the USPTO adopt a deferral of examination procedure. The USPTO is conducting a roundtable to obtain public... [read document]
 
January 27, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 4737–4738 [E9–1617] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Rules for Patent Maintenance Fees. Form Number(s): PTO/SB/45/47/65/66. Agency... [read document]
 
January 12, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 1179–1180 [E9–329] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Statutory Invention Registration. Form Number(s): PTO/SB/94. Agency Approval Number: 0651-0036. Type of... [read document]
 
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 1180 [E9–331] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Fastener Quality Act Insignia Recordal Process. Form Number(s): PTO-1611. Agency Approval Number:... [read document]
 
January 9, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 890 [E9–185] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Certificate Action Form. Form Number(s): PTO-2042.... [read document]
 
January 8, 2009
National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Evaluation Committee; Request for Nominations 800–801 [E9–104] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-C-2008-0058] National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Evaluation Committee AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office. ACTION: Notice and request for nominations. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (United States Patent and Trademark Office) is requesting nominations of individuals to serve on the National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Evaluation Committee. The United States... [read document]
 
National Medal of Technology and Innovation; Call for 2009 Nominations 801–802 [E9–102] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-C-2008-0059] National Medal of Technology and Innovation Call for 2009 Nominations AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office. ACTION: Notice and request for nominations. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (United States Patent and Trademark Office) is accepting nominations for its National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) program. Since establishment by Congress in 1980, the President of the... [read document]
 
December 29, 2008
Interim Patent Term Extension: Mifamurtide 79451 [E8–30781] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO-P-2008-0060] Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 4,971,802; Mifamurtide AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office. ACTION: Notice of interim patent term extension. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a certificate under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) for a second one-year interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 4,971,802. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul Tamayo by... [read document]
 
December 23, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 78726–78727 [E8–30488] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Public User ID Badging ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the revision of a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C.... [read document]
 
December 15, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 76003 [E8–29636] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Application. Form Number(s):... [read document]
 
December 10, 2008
Rules of Practice Before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences in Ex Parte Appeals; Delay of Effective and Applicability Dates 74972 [E8–29297] PDF Rule Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Part 41 [Docket No.: PTO-P-2007-0006] RIN 0651-AC12 Rules of Practice Before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences in Ex Parte Appeals; Delay of Effective and Applicability Dates AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Final rule; delay of effective and applicability dates. SUMMARY: On June 10, 2008, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) published the final rule that amends the rules... [read document]
 
November 21, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 70625 [E8–27692] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance of the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Program. Form Number(s): PTO/SB/10, PTO/SB/12,... [read document]
 
November 20, 2008
Clarification of the Effective Date Provision in the Final Rule for Ex Parte Appeals 70282 [E8–27357] PDF Rule Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Part 41 [Docket No.: PTO-P-2008-0054] Clarification of the Effective Date Provision in the Final Rule for Ex Parte Appeals AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Interpretation and effective date clarification. SUMMARY: On June 10, 2008, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) published the final rule that amends the rules governing practice before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences... [read document]
 
November 17, 2008
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Parts 1 and 11 [Docket No.: PTO-C-2005-0013] RIN 0651-AB55 Changes to Representation of Others Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is adopting new rules governing the conduct of individuals registered to practice before the Office. The Office is adopting a new rule that provides... [read document]
 
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