📑USPTO Information Collection on Practitioner Conduct and Discipline
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Practitioner Conduct and Discipline
Summary
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection: 0651- 0017 (Practitioner Conduct and Discipline). The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comments preceding submission of the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- Patent and Trademark Office
Business Impact
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The text outlines requirements for practitioners under the USPTO's Rules of Professional Conduct, including recordkeeping, reporting, and possible disciplinary actions, which have direct financial implications for business owners hiring agents or attorneys. Compliance with these regulations may impact operational costs due to potential fines for non-compliance and the burden of administrative tasks on legal personnel.