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  • 2021-00912 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Representative and Address Provisions
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4003
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is requesting public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to "Representative and Address Provisions." According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, they are inviting comments to be submitted before March 16, 2021. The collection includes various forms and procedures for managing power of attorney and correspondence addresses related to patent applications. USPTO is seeking feedback on the necessity, burden, and efficacy of the information collection methods, including electronic submission options.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office wants to know what people think about their way of managing who can talk on your behalf about your patents and where they send the mail. They especially want to make sure their way is easy to use, even if you like to mail things the old-fashioned way or use a computer.

  • 2024-29959 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Matters Related to First Inventor To File
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102868
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to the "first inventor to file" system. Initially, comments were collected in October 2024, allowing a 60-day period, and now an additional 30 days are provided for further comments. This collection, necessary for certain patent applications filed after March 16, 2013, helps determine if the applications comply with specific patent laws changed by the America Invents Act. The review addresses the burden on the public, and public input can be submitted through the website reginfo.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Patent Office wants people to say what they think about rules for being the first to ask for a patent, which changed a few years ago. They're asking for help to make sure these rules are fair and easy to follow.