Federal Register #0651-0089

USPTO Seeks Public Comment on DOCX Submission Requirements Information Collection

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public input on the extension and revision of its information collection related to DOCX submission requirements for patent applications. - Government Buyer: - United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the DOCX submission requirements information collection (0651-0089) - Addresses the impact of a surcharge fee for non-DOCX format filings - Provides estimates for respondent burden hours and associated costs - OEMs and Vendors: - Only the USPTO is mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice is administrative and seeks feedback, not goods or services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on administrative requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Public comments are requested regarding the information collection process, not procurement activities

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 DOCX submission requirements for patent applications. This collection addresses the impacts of a surcharge fee for non-DOCX format filings and includes estimated respondent burden and costs. The notice provides a 60-day comment period ending June 26, 2026, before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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