Federal Register #0651-0050

USPTO Seeks Public Comments on Trademark Application Information Collection Process

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), under the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to trademark application responses and amendments. - Government Buyer: - United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce - Purpose: - Request for public feedback on the information collection process for trademark application responses and amendments - Forms and Processes Involved: - Response to Office Action (PTO-1957) - Voluntary Amendment Form (PTO-1966) - Request for Reconsideration after Final Action (PTO-1960) - Post-Approval/Publication/Post-Notice of Allowance Amendment (PTO-1771) - Petition to Amend Basis Post-Publication (PTO-1772) - Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension (PTO-1822) - Request for Extension of Time to File a Response (PTO-2313) - Notable Requirements: - USPTO is seeking input to improve the utility of the collection and reduce respondent burden - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory information collection notice - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to responses to office actions and voluntary amendments in trademark applications. This collection includes forms such as Response to Office Action, Voluntary Amendment, Request for Reconsideration, and others used in the trademark registration process. The USPTO estimates the burden on respondents in terms of time and cost, and invites comments to improve the collection's utility and reduce respondent burden. Comments are due by September 15, 2026.

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