Opportunity
Federal Register #0651-0054
USPTO Requests Comments on Extension and Revision of Trademark Application Information Collection
Buyer
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
0651-0054
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), under the Department of Commerce, is seeking public input on the extension and revision of an information collection related to trademark application submissions. - Government Buyer: - United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) - Department of Commerce - Scope of Request: - Solicits comments on information collection for trademark application prosecution - Includes forms and submissions such as: - Allegations of use - Requests to divide applications - Petitions to revive abandoned applications - Requests for extensions of time - Forms: PTO1553, PTO1554, PTO1555, PTO1556, PTO1557, PTO1581, PTO2194, PTO2195, PTO2200, PTO2202, PTO2301 - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or external services are being procured - Administrative collection of information via electronic forms - Unique Requirements: - Electronic submission is required, with limited exceptions for paper submissions - Information is used to process trademark applications and is publicly accessible for business purposes - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of goods or services - Estimated annual respondent numbers, burden hours, and costs are provided for informational purposes only
Description
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), part of the Department of Commerce, is requesting comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to substantive submissions made during the prosecution of trademark applications. This collection includes various forms and petitions such as allegations of use, requests to divide applications, petitions to revive abandoned applications, and requests for extensions of time. The information collected is used to process trademark applications and is accessible to the public for business purposes related to trademark rights. Comments on this information collection must be submitted by October 26, 2026.