Extension of Comment Period for Notice of Inquiry Regarding Adjustment of Fees for Trademark Applications, 58097 [2012-23135]

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[FR Doc. 2012–23018 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES RIN 0648–XC120 Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Strategic Plan 2013—2017 Correction In notice document 2012–19161, appearing on pages 46730–46732 in the issue of Monday, August 6, 2012, make the following correction: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:20 Sep 18, 2012 Jkt 226001 On page 46730, in the third column, under the heading DATES, the entry ‘‘Comments must be received within 45 days after September 20, 2012.’’ should read ‘‘Comments must be received within 45 days after August 6, 2012.’’ [FR Doc. C1–2012–19161 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505–01–D DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO–T–2012–0029] Extension of Comment Period for Notice of Inquiry Regarding Adjustment of Fees for Trademark Applications United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of extension of public comment period. AGENCY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (‘‘USPTO’’ or ‘‘Office’’) is extending until October 22, 2012, the period for public comment regarding possible adjustments to trademark application filing fees. The USPTO is considering such adjustments so as to promote efficiency for the USPTO and customers by incentivizing complete electronic communication. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before October 22, 2012. ADDRESSES: The USPTO prefers that comments be submitted via electronic mail message to TMFRNotices@uspto.gov. Written comments may also be submitted by mail to Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313– 1451, attention Cynthia C. Lynch; by hand delivery to the Trademark Assistance Center, Concourse Level, James Madison Building-East Wing, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, Virginia, attention Cynthia C. Lynch; or by electronic mail message via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. 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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 16, 2012, the USPTO published a notice of inquiry to provide the public, including user groups, with an opportunity to comment on possible adjustments to trademark application fees (77 FR 49426 (August 16, 2012)). The notice invited the public to submit written comments on the possible adjustments on or before October 15, 2012. The USPTO is now extending the period for submission of public comments until October 22, 2012. Dated: September 13, 2012. David J. Kappos, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. [FR Doc. 2012–23135 Filed 9–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO–T–2012–0031] Extension of Comment Period for Request for Comments Regarding Amending the First Filing Deadline for Affidavits or Declarations of Use or Excusable Nonuse United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of extension of public comment period. AGENCY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (‘‘USPTO’’ or ‘‘Office’’) is extending until November 5, 2012, the period for public comment regarding a potential legislative change to amend the first filing deadline for Affidavits or Declarations of Use or Excusable Nonuse under Sections 8 and 71 of the Trademark Act. The change would require Congress to amend the Trademark Act, and the USPTO is interested in receiving public input on whether and why such an amendment is or is not favored. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before November 5, 2012. ADDRESSES: The USPTO prefers that comments be submitted via electronic mail message to TMFRNotices@uspto.gov. Written comments may also be submitted by SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Patent and Trademark Office

[Docket No. PTO-T-2012-0029]


Extension of Comment Period for Notice of Inquiry Regarding 
Adjustment of Fees for Trademark Applications

AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce.

ACTION:  Notice of extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (``USPTO'' or 
``Office'') is extending until October 22, 2012, the period for public 
comment regarding possible adjustments to trademark application filing 
fees. The USPTO is considering such adjustments so as to promote 
efficiency for the USPTO and customers by incentivizing complete 
electronic communication.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before October 22, 2012.

ADDRESSES: The USPTO prefers that comments be submitted via electronic 
mail message to TMFRNotices@uspto.gov. Written comments may also be 
submitted by mail to Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, 
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451, attention Cynthia C. Lynch; by hand delivery 
to the Trademark Assistance Center, Concourse Level, James Madison 
Building-East Wing, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, Virginia, attention 
Cynthia C. Lynch; or by electronic mail message via the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal. See the Federal eRulemaking Portal Web site (https://www.regulations.gov) for additional instructions on providing comments 
via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. All comments submitted directly to 
the Office or provided on the Federal eRulemaking Portal should include 
the docket number (PTO-T-2012-0029). The comments will be available for 
public inspection on the USPTO's Web site at https://www.uspto.gov, and 
will also be available at the Office of the Commissioner for 
Trademarks, Madison East, Tenth Floor, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, 
Virginia. Because comments will be made available for public 
inspection, information that is not desired to be made public, such as 
an address or phone number, should not be included.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia C. Lynch, Office of the Deputy 
Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy, at (571) 272-8742.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 16, 2012, the USPTO published a 
notice of inquiry to provide the public, including user groups, with an 
opportunity to comment on possible adjustments to trademark application 
fees (77 FR 49426 (August 16, 2012)). The notice invited the public to 
submit written comments on the possible adjustments on or before 
October 15, 2012. The USPTO is now extending the period for submission 
of public comments until October 22, 2012.

    Dated: September 13, 2012.
David J. Kappos,
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of 
the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
[FR Doc. 2012-23135 Filed 9-18-12; 8:45 am]
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