Electronic Response to Office Action and Preliminary Amendment Forms, 53753-53754 [E7-18567]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 182 / Thursday, September 20, 2007 / Notices jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Estimated No. of Annual Responses per Respondent: 136. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 113,048 hours. Copies of this information collection assessment can be obtained from John O’Connell, Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 300 12th Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20250, (202)720–0345. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FSIS’ functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of FSIS’ estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on establishments, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques, or other forms of information technology. Comments may also be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20253. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. 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[FR Doc. E7–18574 Filed 9–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE Electronic Response to Office Action and Preliminary Amendment Forms 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, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before November 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: Susan.Fawcett@uspto.gov. Include ‘‘0651–0050 comment’’ in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 571–273–0112, marked to the attention of Susan Fawcett. • Mail: Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313–1450. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Sharon Marsh, Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy, Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313– 1451, by telephone at 571–272–8900, or by e-mail at Sharon.Marsh@uspto.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53753 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This collection of information is required by the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1051, et seq., which provides for the Federal registration of trademarks, service marks, collective trademarks and service marks, collective membership marks, and certification marks. Individuals and businesses that use or intend to use such marks in commerce may file an application to register their marks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In some cases, the USPTO may issue an Office Action to an applicant in order to request additional information that is required before a mark can be registered. The USPTO may also issue an Office Action to advise an applicant that a mark cannot be registered due to one or more provisions of the Trademark Act. Applicants may reply to these Office Actions by providing the required information or by putting forth legal arguments as to why the refusal of registration should be withdrawn. Applicants may also supplement their applications by providing additional information voluntarily. When such information is provided before the USPTO has reviewed the application, the applicant may submit the additional information in the form of a Preliminary Amendment. The forms in this collection are available in electronic format through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), which may be accessed on the USPTO Web site. The USPTO is proposing to add two forms to this information collection, Post Publication Amendment (PTO–1711) and Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension (PTO–1822). Applicants may file a Post Publication Amendment in order to submit a proposed amendment to an application that has already been approved for publication by the examining attorney. If an applicant receives a Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension from the USPTO, the applicant may use the proposed response form to file a reply. Applicants may submit the two proposed new forms to the USPTO electronically through TEAS or submit the required information for the amendment or response to the USPTO on paper. The USPTO does not provide official forms for these paper submissions. II. Method of Collection By mail, facsimile, hand delivery, or electronic transmission. E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 53754 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 182 / Thursday, September 20, 2007 / Notices III. Data Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension. Estimated Time per Response: The USPTO estimates that the public will require approximately 10 to 18 minutes (0.17 to 0.30 hours) to supply the information requested in this collection. Completion times may vary, depending upon the nature and amount of information requested in a particular Office Action. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Burden Hours: 27,240 hours, including 495 hours for Post Publication Amendments and 1,092 hours for the OMB Number: 0651–0050. Form Number(s): PTO–1771, PTO– 1882, PTO–1930, PTO–1957 and PTO– 1966. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households; businesses or other forprofits; and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 158,300 responses per year, including 1,800 responses per year for Post Publication Amendments and 5,600 responses per year for the Response to Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost Burden: $8,280,960. The USPTO expects that the information in this collection will primarily be prepared by attorneys, though some submissions may be prepared by pro se applicants. Using the professional hourly rate of $304 for associate attorneys in private firms, the USPTO estimates that the respondent cost burden for submitting the information in this collection will be approximately $8,280,960 per year, including $482,448 for the proposed forms. Estimated time for response (minutes) Item Estimated annual responses Estimated annual burden hours Post Publication Amendment (TEAS) ............................................................................. Post Publication Amendment (paper) .............................................................................. Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension (TEAS) ................................. Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension (paper) ................................. 15 18 10 13 900 900 2,800 2,800 225 270 476 616 Total ................................................................................................................... ............................ 7,400 1,587 Estimated Total Annual Non-hour Respondent Cost Burden: $1,517. There are no capital start-up costs, maintenance costs, or filing fees associated with this information collection. However, customers may incur postage costs when submitting a Post Publication Amendment or Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension to the USPTO by mail. The USPTO estimates that it may receive up to 3,700 mailed submissions per year for these items with an estimated postage cost of 41 cents per response. Therefore, this collection has an annual (non-hour) cost of approximately $1,517 per year in the form of postage costs. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES IV. Request for Comments 17:50 Sep 19, 2007 Dated: September 12, 2007. Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division. [FR Doc. E7–18567 Filed 9–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P Jkt 211001 COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings TIME AND DATE: 11 a.m., Friday, October 5, 2007. 1155 21st St., NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room. PLACE: STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Surveillance Matters. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sunshine Act Meetings Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. 2 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2007. David A. Stawick, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 07–4685 Filed 9–18–07; 10:45 am] TIME AND DATE: 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 shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, e.g., the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; VerDate Aug<31>2005 they also will become a matter of public record. 1155 21st St., NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room. PLACE: STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Rule BILLING CODE 6351–01–M COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Enforcement Review. Sunshine Act Meetings CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. TIME AND DATE: 12, 2007. David A. Stawick, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 07–4684 Filed 9–18–07; 10:45 am] PLACE: BILLING CODE 6351–01–M STATUS: 11 a.m., Friday, October PO 00000 1155 21st St., NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room. Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Matters. Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 Surveillance

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 182 (Thursday, September 20, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53753-53754]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18567]


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PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE


Electronic Response to Office Action and Preliminary Amendment 
Forms

ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.

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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, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before November 19, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: Susan.Fawcett@uspto.gov. Include ``0651-0050 
comment'' in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: 571-273-0112, marked to the attention of Susan 
Fawcett.
     Mail: Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, Office of the 
Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public 
Information Services Division, United States Patent and Trademark 
Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
should be directed to Sharon Marsh, Deputy Commissioner for Trademark 
Examination Policy, Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks, United 
States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 
22313-1451, by telephone at 571-272-8900, or by e-mail at 
Sharon.Marsh@uspto.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This collection of information is required by the Trademark Act, 15 
U.S.C. Section 1051, et seq., which provides for the Federal 
registration of trademarks, service marks, collective trademarks and 
service marks, collective membership marks, and certification marks. 
Individuals and businesses that use or intend to use such marks in 
commerce may file an application to register their marks with the 
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In some cases, the 
USPTO may issue an Office Action to an applicant in order to request 
additional information that is required before a mark can be 
registered. The USPTO may also issue an Office Action to advise an 
applicant that a mark cannot be registered due to one or more 
provisions of the Trademark Act. Applicants may reply to these Office 
Actions by providing the required information or by putting forth legal 
arguments as to why the refusal of registration should be withdrawn.
    Applicants may also supplement their applications by providing 
additional information voluntarily. When such information is provided 
before the USPTO has reviewed the application, the applicant may submit 
the additional information in the form of a Preliminary Amendment.
    The forms in this collection are available in electronic format 
through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), which may 
be accessed on the USPTO Web site. The USPTO is proposing to add two 
forms to this information collection, Post Publication Amendment (PTO-
1711) and Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension (PTO-
1822). Applicants may file a Post Publication Amendment in order to 
submit a proposed amendment to an application that has already been 
approved for publication by the examining attorney. If an applicant 
receives a Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension from the USPTO, 
the applicant may use the proposed response form to file a reply. 
Applicants may submit the two proposed new forms to the USPTO 
electronically through TEAS or submit the required information for the 
amendment or response to the USPTO on paper. The USPTO does not provide 
official forms for these paper submissions.

II. Method of Collection

    By mail, facsimile, hand delivery, or electronic transmission.

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III. Data

    OMB Number: 0651-0050.
    Form Number(s): PTO-1771, PTO-1882, PTO-1930, PTO-1957 and PTO-
1966.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; businesses or other 
for-profits; and not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 158,300 responses per year, 
including 1,800 responses per year for Post Publication Amendments and 
5,600 responses per year for the Response to Suspension Inquiry or 
Letter of Suspension.
    Estimated Time per Response: The USPTO estimates that the public 
will require approximately 10 to 18 minutes (0.17 to 0.30 hours) to 
supply the information requested in this collection. Completion times 
may vary, depending upon the nature and amount of information requested 
in a particular Office Action.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Burden Hours: 27,240 hours, 
including 495 hours for Post Publication Amendments and 1,092 hours for 
the Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost Burden: $8,280,960. The 
USPTO expects that the information in this collection will primarily be 
prepared by attorneys, though some submissions may be prepared by pro 
se applicants. Using the professional hourly rate of $304 for associate 
attorneys in private firms, the USPTO estimates that the respondent 
cost burden for submitting the information in this collection will be 
approximately $8,280,960 per year, including $482,448 for the proposed 
forms.

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                                                             Estimated time
                           Item                               for response    Estimated annual  Estimated annual
                                                                (minutes)         responses       burden hours
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Post Publication Amendment (TEAS).........................                15               900               225
Post Publication Amendment (paper)........................                18               900               270
Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension                    10             2,800               476
 (TEAS)...................................................
Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension                    13             2,800               616
 (paper)..................................................
                                                           -----------------------------------------------------
        Total.............................................  ................             7,400             1,587
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    Estimated Total Annual Non-hour Respondent Cost Burden: $1,517. 
There are no capital start-up costs, maintenance costs, or filing fees 
associated with this information collection. However, customers may 
incur postage costs when submitting a Post Publication Amendment or 
Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension to the USPTO by 
mail. The USPTO estimates that it may receive up to 3,700 mailed 
submissions per year for these items with an estimated postage cost of 
41 cents per response. Therefore, this collection has an annual (non-
hour) cost of approximately $1,517 per year in the form of postage 
costs.

IV. 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 shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, e.g., the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized or 
included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: September 12, 2007.
Susan K. Fawcett,
Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief Information Officer, 
Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services 
Division.
 [FR Doc. E7-18567 Filed 9-19-07; 8:45 am]
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