Federal Register #0651-0063

USPTO Seeks Public Comment on PTAB Appeals Information Collection Extension and Revision

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), under the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comment on the extension and revision of its Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Appeals information collection. - Government Buyer: - United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce - OEMs and Vendors: - USPTO is the only entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services Requested: - Extension and revision of information collection for PTAB Appeals - Covers appeals in patent applications, ex parte and inter partes reexamination proceedings, and interference proceedings under 37 CFR 41 - Forms included: PTO/AIA/31, PTO/SB/31, PTO/AIA/32, PTO/SB/32 - Estimated annual respondents, responses, burden hours, and cost burdens are outlined - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with relevant federal regulations - Submission methods include both electronic and paper options - Estimated costs for filing fees and postage are provided - Notice is part of the federal rulemaking process to gather public input before submission to OMB - No specific products or purchase quantities are being procured; this is a request for public input on information collection requirements.

Description

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), part of the Department of Commerce, is requesting public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Appeals. This collection involves appeals in patent applications and reexamination proceedings, including inter partes reexamination and interference proceedings. The notice provides a 60-day comment period before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and outlines the estimated burden and costs associated with the information collection.

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