Federal Register #2026-20471

USPTO Seeks Comments on Global Intellectual Property Academy Surveys

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comments on renewing and revising its Global Intellectual Property Academy survey information collection; this is not a procurement opportunity. - Buyer: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), within the U.S. Department of Commerce. - Purpose: Voluntary Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA) surveys assess the effectiveness and relevance of GIPA activities and inform future improvements, USPTO planning, and performance goals. - Estimated annual burden: 14,508 respondents and 14,508 responses, about 15 minutes per response, totaling 3,627 hours; no non-hourly cost burden is estimated. - No products, services, part numbers, quantities for purchase, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

Description

The USPTO is seeking renewal and revision of information collection 0651-0065, the Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA) Surveys, for review and clearance by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The voluntary surveys measure the effectiveness and relevance of GIPA activities and inform improvements to future interventions and USPTO planning and performance goals. The notice provides an additional 30-day period for public comments, due November 5, 2026.

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