Notice of the Removal of the Paper Search Collection of Registered Word-Only Marks From Trademark Search Library in Arlington, VA, 9932-9933 [E7-3853]

Download as PDF cprice-sewell on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES 9932 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 43 / Tuesday, March 6, 2007 / Notices constituency representatives including fishermen, environmentalists, and nongovernmental organization (NGO’s); International experts; and staff of Councils, Commissions, and state and Federal agencies. Assessments of Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic stocks of gag grouper were developed through SEDAR 10, completed in July 2006. The assessment of Gulf of Mexico red grouper was developed through SEDAR 12, completed in February 2007. It is acknowledged that methods of assessing Southeastern fish stocks and addressing issues within available datasets improve with each SEDAR assessment, and recent assessment updates have allowed incorporation of such changes. There are similarities in the data sources used to develop SEDAR 10 and 12 assessments, potential similarities in basic species biology, and considerable overlap in fisheries that harvest these species within the respective Council areas of jurisdiction. Therefore, the Steering Committee has determined that a special review of these recent grouper assessments is required to ensure that uncertainties are treated appropriately and that any potential differences in methods or data treatments are thoroughly justified. This special inquiry will be prepared through 2 SEDAR workshops: an evaluation workshop and review workshop. The evaluation workshop will consist of SEFSC and Council appointees familiar with the assessments and the fisheries which will be convened to review the assessments and possibly recommend additional sensitivity analyses. The Review Workshop will consist of an SEFSC appointed Chair, two independent reviewers appointed through the Center for Independent Experts (CIE), and up to two additional representatives appointed by the Gulf and South Atlantic Councils. The product of the Evaluation Workshop will be a report addressing key assessment uncertainties and recommending potential additional assessment analyses for consideration by the Review panel. The product of the Review Panel will be an independent evaluation of the recommendations and conclusions of the Evaluation Panel and any subsequent assessment analyses. SEDAR Grouper Review Schedule: March 19 - 22, 2007: Grouper Evaluation Workshop March 19, 2007: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; March 20 - 21, 2007: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; March 22, 2007: 8 a.m. - 12 noon. An appointed panel will review the SEDAR 10 assessments of Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic gag grouper and the SEDAR 12 assessment of Gulf of Mexico red grouper. Participants will evaluate key data and methodological decisions and the justifications of those decisions as provided in the SEDAR 10 and 12 assessment reports. The panel will prepare a written report addressing Terms of Reference approved by the SEDAR Steering Committee. May 8 - 10, 2007: SEDAR Grouper Review Workshop May 8, 2007: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; May 9, 2007: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; May 10, 2007: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Review Workshop is an independent peer review of the recommendations of the Evaluation Panel and any subsequent analyses recommended by the Evaluation Panel. Workshop Panelists will review the SEDAR 10 and 12 assessments and the findings of the Evaluation Panel and document their comments and recommendations in a Consensus Summary Report. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) at least 10 business days prior to each workshop. Dated: March 1, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–3849 Filed 3–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO–T–2007–0003] Notice of the Removal of the Paper Search Collection of Registered WordOnly Marks From Trademark Search Library in Arlington, VA United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:35 Mar 05, 2007 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (‘‘USPTO’’) hereby provides sixty (60) days notice of the microfilming and removal of the paper search collection of registered marks consisting only of words from the USPTO’s Trademark Search Facility in Arlington, VA. This Notice does not concern the paper search collection of registered marks that consist of or include design elements. Removal of the paper search collection of registered word-only marks shall be effected beginning sixty (60) days from the date of this Notice. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Chicoski, Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks, 571– 272–8943. Under 35 U.S.C. 41(i), the USPTO must maintain a collection of United States trademark applications and registrations for use by the public in paper, microform, or electronic form. The provision authorizing an electronic search collection was added by § 4804(d)(1) of the American Inventors Protection Act of 1999 (‘‘AIPA’’), Title IV, Subtitle B, of Pub. L. 106–113, 113 Stat. 1501, 1501A–589. The USPTO currently maintains a searchable electronic database of registered marks and marks in pending applications, as well as text and images of marks in abandoned, cancelled and expired records dating back to 1984. Government insignia protected by U.S. law or by Article 6ter of the Paris Convention, and insignia that various federally and state recognized Native American tribes have identified as their official tribal insignia are also included. Trademark examining attorneys have relied exclusively on the electronic search system since before 1990. Section 4804(d)(2) of the AIPA provides that the USPTO can eliminate the paper or microform search collection only pursuant to notice and opportunity for public comment, and only after submitting a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives detailing its plan for removal, and certifying that the implementation of such plan will not negatively impact the public. On May 9, 2003, the USPTO certified to Congress that the USPTO could cease to maintain a paper search collection of marks that consist only of words, without harm to the public. The 2003 report and certification are currently available on the USPTO Web site at https://www.uspto.gov/web/ offices/com/sol/comments/epubsearch/ crtpapr.pdf. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 43 / Tuesday, March 6, 2007 / Notices While the 2003 report and certification remain effective, the United States subsequently entered a stipulated settlement in National Intellectual Property Researchers Association, Inc. v. Rogan, Civ. A. No. 03–808–A. Among other terms, the settlement required that the USPTO continue to maintain its paper search collection through at least January 1, 2006, to publish a Federal Register notice sixty (60) days prior to ceasing maintenance, and to create microform copies of all paper trademark registrations and expired trademark registrations prior to disposing of them. In a June 23, 2006, Federal Register Notice, the USPTO announced that it ‘‘has determined that a paper collection of registered word marks is no longer necessary, and has met the requirements of the AIPA with respect to their removal. All papers will be microfilmed prior to removal and the microform collection will be available to the public in the Public Search Facility at 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, Virginia.’’ 71 FR 36065, 36067 (June 23, 2006). The Notice provided that ‘‘[b]ecause the USPTO will continue to maintain all existing word marks in non-electronic form, i.e., on microfilm, the certification requirements of AIPA § 4804(d)(2) are not applicable to such marks.’’ Id. The Notice further indicated that the USPTO would issue a notice sixty (60) days prior to the removal of the paper collection of registered word-only marks. Id. Accordingly, the USPTO hereby gives notice that beginning sixty (60) days from the date of this Notice, the USPTO will begin removing the paper collection of active and expired trademark registrations that consist only of words. All papers will be microfilmed before being discarded, and the microform collection will be available to the public in the Public Search Facility at 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, Virginia. This will ensure that all information currently available in the paper search collection remains available to the public. Dated: February 28, 2007. Jon W. Dudas, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. [FR Doc. E7–3853 Filed 3–5–07; 8:45 am] cprice-sewell on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 3510–16–P COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS Notice of Meeting The next meeting of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is scheduled for 15 March 2007, at 10 a.m. in the VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:35 Mar 05, 2007 Jkt 211001 Commission’s offices at the National Building Museum, Suite 312, Judiciary Square, 401 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20001–2728. Items of discussion affecting the appearance of Washington, DC, may include buildings, parks and memorials. Draft agendas and additional information regarding the Commission are available on our Web site: https:// www.cfa.gov. Inquiries regarding the agenda and requests to submit written or oral statements should be addressed to Thomas Luebke, Secretary, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, at the above address or call 202–504–2200. Individuals requiring sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired should contact the Secretary at least 10 days before the meeting. Dated in Washington, DC, February 28, 2007. Thomas Luebke, AIA, Secretary. [FR Doc. 07–1003 Filed 3–6–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6330–01–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Army Educational Advisory Committee Department of the Army, DoD. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–102-3.150, the following meeting notice is announced: Name of Committee: U.S. Army War College Subcommittee of the Army Education Advisory Committee. Dates of Meeting: April 19, 2007 and April 20, 2007. Place of Meeting: U.S. Army War College, 122 Forbes Avenue, Carlisle, PA, Command Conference Room, Root Hall, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania 17013. Time of Meeting: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Proposed Agenda: Receive information briefings; conduct discussions with the Commandant and staff and faculty; table and examine online College issues; assess resident and distance education programs, selfstudy techniques, assemble a working group for the concentrated review of institutional policies and a working group to address committee membership and charter issues; propose strategies and recommendations that will continue the momentum of federal accreditation success and guarantee PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9933 compliance with regional accreditation standards. To request advance approval or obtain further information, contact Colonel Henry M. St-Pierre. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This meeting is open to the public. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the U.S. Army War College Subcommittee. Written statements should be no longer than two type-written pages and must address: the issue, discussion, and a recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included as needed to establish the appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary background information. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Officer at the address detailed below, at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the U.S. Army War College Subcommittee until its next open meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the U.S. Army War College Subcommittee Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the U.S. Army War College Subcommittee before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the Chairperson and the Designated Federal Officer may choose to invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the U.S. Army War College Subcommittee Chairperson, may, if desired, allot a specific amount of time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the U.S. Army War College Subcommittee. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Henry M. St-Pierre, Colonel, U.S. Army, Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. 07–1011 Filed 3–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–08–M E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Patent and Trademark Office

[Docket No. PTO-T-2007-0003]


Notice of the Removal of the Paper Search Collection of 
Registered Word-Only Marks From Trademark Search Library in Arlington, 
VA

AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (``USPTO'') 
hereby provides sixty (60) days notice of the microfilming and removal 
of the paper search collection of registered marks consisting only of 
words from the USPTO's Trademark Search Facility in Arlington, VA. This 
Notice does not concern the paper search collection of registered marks 
that consist of or include design elements.

DATES: Removal of the paper search collection of registered word-only 
marks shall be effected beginning sixty (60) days from the date of this 
Notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Chicoski, Office of the 
Commissioner for Trademarks, 571-272-8943.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 35 U.S.C. 41(i), the USPTO must 
maintain a collection of United States trademark applications and 
registrations for use by the public in paper, microform, or electronic 
form. The provision authorizing an electronic search collection was 
added by Sec.  4804(d)(1) of the American Inventors Protection Act of 
1999 (``AIPA''), Title IV, Subtitle B, of Pub. L. 106-113, 113 Stat. 
1501, 1501A-589. The USPTO currently maintains a searchable electronic 
database of registered marks and marks in pending applications, as well 
as text and images of marks in abandoned, cancelled and expired records 
dating back to 1984. Government insignia protected by U.S. law or by 
Article 6ter of the Paris Convention, and insignia that various 
federally and state recognized Native American tribes have identified 
as their official tribal insignia are also included. Trademark 
examining attorneys have relied exclusively on the electronic search 
system since before 1990.
    Section 4804(d)(2) of the AIPA provides that the USPTO can 
eliminate the paper or microform search collection only pursuant to 
notice and opportunity for public comment, and only after submitting a 
report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House 
of Representatives detailing its plan for removal, and certifying that 
the implementation of such plan will not negatively impact the public. 
On May 9, 2003, the USPTO certified to Congress that the USPTO could 
cease to maintain a paper search collection of marks that consist only 
of words, without harm to the public. The 2003 report and certification 
are currently available on the USPTO Web site at https://www.uspto.gov/
web/offices/com/sol/comments/epubsearch/crtpapr.pdf.

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    While the 2003 report and certification remain effective, the 
United States subsequently entered a stipulated settlement in National 
Intellectual Property Researchers Association, Inc. v. Rogan, Civ. A. 
No. 03-808-A. Among other terms, the settlement required that the USPTO 
continue to maintain its paper search collection through at least 
January 1, 2006, to publish a Federal Register notice sixty (60) days 
prior to ceasing maintenance, and to create microform copies of all 
paper trademark registrations and expired trademark registrations prior 
to disposing of them.
    In a June 23, 2006, Federal Register Notice, the USPTO announced 
that it ``has determined that a paper collection of registered word 
marks is no longer necessary, and has met the requirements of the AIPA 
with respect to their removal. All papers will be microfilmed prior to 
removal and the microform collection will be available to the public in 
the Public Search Facility at 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, 
Virginia.'' 71 FR 36065, 36067 (June 23, 2006). The Notice provided 
that ``[b]ecause the USPTO will continue to maintain all existing word 
marks in non-electronic form, i.e., on microfilm, the certification 
requirements of AIPA Sec.  4804(d)(2) are not applicable to such 
marks.'' Id. The Notice further indicated that the USPTO would issue a 
notice sixty (60) days prior to the removal of the paper collection of 
registered word-only marks. Id.
    Accordingly, the USPTO hereby gives notice that beginning sixty 
(60) days from the date of this Notice, the USPTO will begin removing 
the paper collection of active and expired trademark registrations that 
consist only of words. All papers will be microfilmed before being 
discarded, and the microform collection will be available to the public 
in the Public Search Facility at 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, 
Virginia. This will ensure that all information currently available in 
the paper search collection remains available to the public.

    Dated: February 28, 2007.
Jon W. Dudas,
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of 
the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
 [FR Doc. E7-3853 Filed 3-5-07; 8:45 am]
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