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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
Changes to Representation of Others before the United States Patent and Trademark Office 67750–67759 [E8–27208] PDF Rule Patent and Trademark Office
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]
 
Miscellaneous Changes to Trademark Rules of Practice 67759–67776 [E8–27222] PDF Rule Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Parts 2, 3, 6 and 7 [Docket No. PTO-T-2005-0018] RIN 0651-AB89 Miscellaneous Changes to Trademark Rules of Practice AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (``Office'') is amending the Trademark Rules of Practice to clarify certain requirements for applications, intent to use documents, amendments to classification, requests to divide, and... [read document]
 
November 12, 2008
Fiscal Year 2009 Changes to Patent Cooperation Treaty Transmittal and Search Fees 66754–66759 [E8–26711] PDF Rule Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Part 1 RIN 0651-AC28 [Docket No.: PTO-P-2008-0023] Fiscal Year 2009 Changes to Patent Cooperation Treaty Transmittal and Search Fees AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is amending the rules of practice to adjust the transmittal and search fees for international applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty... [read document]
 
November 10, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 66602–66603 [E8–26697] 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: Patent and Trademark Financial Transactions. Form Number(s): PTO-2038, PTO-2231,... [read document]
 
October 30, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 64601–64604 [E8–25886] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Rules for Patent Maintenance Fees 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]
 
October 23, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Certificate Action Form 63134–63135 [E8–25280] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Certificate Action Form 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... [read document]
 
Privacy Act; Systems of Records 63135–63138 [E8–25279] 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 amendment of 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) is amending the system of records currently listed under ``COMMERCE/ PAT-TM-18 USPTO Identification and Security Access Control Systems.'' This... [read document]
 
October 20, 2008
Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 4,919,140; Andara OFS System 62260 [E8–24881] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE [Docket No. PTO-P-2008-0042] United States Patent and Trademark Office Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 4,919,140; AndaraTM OFSTM System 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 one-year interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 4,919,140. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:... [read document]
 
October 17, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Fastener Quality Act Insignia Recordal Process 61789–61790 [E8–24680] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Fastener Quality Act Insignia Recordal Process 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 extension of a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law... [read document]
 
October 7, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 58572–58573 [E8–23677] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Statutory Invention Registration 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 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]
 
October 2, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Application 57337–57338 [E8–23180] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Application 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 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44... [read document]
 
September 8, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 52028 [E8–20695] 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: Representative and Address Provisions. Form Number(s):... [read document]
 
August 21, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 49444–49446 [E8–19375] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Patent and Trademark Financial Transactions 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]
 
August 14, 2008
Patent Fees for Fiscal Year 2009; Revision 47534–47542 [E8–18822] PDF Rule Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Parts 1 and 41 [Docket No. PTO-C02008-0004] RIN 0651-AC21 Revision of Patent Fees for Fiscal Year 2009 AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is adjusting certain patent fee amounts for fiscal year 2009 to reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The patent statute provides for the annual CPI adjustment of patent fees... [read document]
 
Changes to Representation of Others Before The United States Patent and Trademark Office 47650–47704 [E8–18109] PDF Rule Patent and Trademark Office
Part II Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Parts 1, 2, 7, et al. Changes to Representation of Others Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office; Final Rule DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Parts 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 41 [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:... [read document]
 
August 7, 2008
Patent Applications Containing Patentably Indistinct Claims: Clarification of Patent Regulations Currently in Effect, and Revision in Applicability Date of Provisions 45999–46000 [E8–18224] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No.: PTO-P-2008-0035] Clarification of Patent Regulations Currently in Effect, and Revision in Applicability Date of Provisions Relating to Patent Applications Containing Patentably Indistinct Claims AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is publishing this notice to clarify which patent-related regulations are currently in effect. The... [read document]
 
August 6, 2008
Changes to Practice for Documents Submitted 45662–45673 [E8–18025] PDF Proposed Rule Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Parts 1, 2 and 3 [Docket No. PTO-P-2008-0022] RIN 0651-AC27 Changes to Practice for Documents Submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is proposing to revise the rules of practice to limit the types of correspondence that may be submitted to the Office by... [read document]
 
July 23, 2008
Scope of Foreign Filing Licenses 42781 [E8–16830] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No.: PTO-P-2008-0024] Scope of Foreign Filing Licenses AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Applicants and registered patent practitioners are reminded that the export of subject matter abroad pursuant to a license from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), such as a foreign filing license, is limited to purposes related to the filing of foreign patent... [read document]
 
July 10, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 39677–39678 [E8–15681] 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]
 
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 39677 [E8–15679] 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: Submissions Regarding Correspondence and Regarding Attorney Representation... [read document]
 
July 2, 2008
Fiscal Year 2009 Changes to Patent Cooperation Treaty Transmittal and Search Fees; Correction 38027 [Z8–13730] PDF Proposed Rule Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office 37 CFR Part 1 [Docket No.: PTO-P-2008-0023] RIN 0651-AC28 Fiscal Year 2009 Changes to Patent Cooperation Treaty Transmittal and Search Fees Correction In proposed rule, document E8-13730 beginning on page 34672 in the issue of Wednesday, June 18, 2008, make the following correction: 1. On page 34674, in Table 1, in the second column, under the heading Fiscal year 2007 payments, in the first entry ``$54,335'' should read ``54,335''. Sec. 1.445... [read document]
 
June 24, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 35661–35663 [E8–14193] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Program (Formerly Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program) 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 comment on the continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,... [read document]
 
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 35663–35665 [E8–14194] PDF Notice Patent and Trademark Office
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Representative and Address Provisions 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]
 
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