The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public feedback on extending and updating their "Patents External Quality Survey," as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The survey measures customer satisfaction with the quality of patent examinations and is conducted twice a year for a random sample of patent agents, attorneys, and related stakeholders. The USPTO encourages feedback on the necessity, utility, and methodology of this information collection, aiming to improve survey outcomes. Comments can be submitted via email, mail, or the federal eRulemaking portal by June 30, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The USPTO is asking people for their thoughts on a survey that checks how good they are at examining patents; they want to know if the survey is useful or needs changes, and everyone can send their thoughts by June 30, 2025.