Search Results for keywords:"trademark registration"

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  • 2021-03915 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Applications for Trademark Registration
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11508
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request pertains to trademark registration application forms and aims to evaluate the effectiveness of current procedures. The USPTO is welcoming public comments on the matter, extending the period for additional feedback by 30 days. This process will help ensure that filing trademarks is efficient and that unnecessary burdens on the public are minimized.

    Simple Explanation

    The USPTO is checking to see if their trademark application forms are working well and they want people to tell them what they think, like when a teacher asks students for feedback on their lessons. They want to make sure it's not too hard or confusing for people to apply for trademarks, which are special names or symbols businesses use to stand out.

  • 2025-03830 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Madrid Protocol
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11724
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking for public comments about an information collection related to the Madrid Protocol, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This protocol allows trademark owners to seek international registration in multiple countries with one application. Comments can be submitted until May 12, 2025, and are aimed at evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collection. The USPTO estimates this will affect 91,024 respondents and involve various application forms, with an overall cost burden of over $42 million.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people what they think about a process that helps protect their brand names in different countries, making it easier to do so with one application. They want to know if the forms are working well and not too expensive, and people have until May 12, 2025, to share their thoughts.