The United States Patent and Trademark Office, part of the Department of Commerce, is requesting comments on the information collection for the admission and roster of registered patent attorneys and agents. This process involves a series of forms required for registration, reinstatement, and practice before the USPTO. The estimated total annual burden for respondents is 18,188 hours, with an additional non-hour cost of $875,706. The submissions help the USPTO assess the qualifications of individuals wishing to represent applicants in patent processes.
Simple Explanation
The government office that handles patents is asking people to say what they think about the rules for letting lawyers help inventors with their patents. They want to make sure the lawyers are good at their job and charge the inventors fairly.