Federal Register #0651-0081

USPTO Law School Clinic Certification Program Information Collection Renewal

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), under the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comment on the renewal of its Law School Clinic Certification Program information collection: - Government Buyer: - United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) - Department of Commerce - Program Overview: - Law School Clinic Certification Program enables law students to practice patent or trademark law before the USPTO under faculty supervision - Provides pro bono legal services to the public - Scope of Information Collection: - Applications from law schools wishing to join the program - Applications from faculty advisors seeking to become clinic supervisors - Applications from students participating in the program - Semi-annual and biennial reports required from participating clinics - Forms included: PTO158LS, PTO159LS, PTO160LS, PTO161LS, PTO162LS - Volume and Burden: - Estimated 951 annual respondents - 1,025 annual responses - Total annual burden of 1,330 hours - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurement involved; this is an information collection request only - No unique technical or product requirements specified

Description

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is submitting a renewal request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection related to the Law School Clinic Certification Program. This program allows law students to practice patent or trademark law under supervision, providing pro bono legal services and valuable experience. The renewal covers applications from law schools, faculty supervisors, and students, as well as required reporting and renewals. Public comments are invited to assess and minimize the reporting burden, with a comment deadline of May 7, 2026.

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