🏅USPTO Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Patents for Humanity Program and Trademarks for Humanity Program
Summary
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The USPTO invites comments on the information collection renewal of 0651-0066 (Patents for Humanity Program and Trademarks for Humanity Program), which helps the USPTO assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the reporting burden on the public. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on October 25, 2024, during a 60-day comment period (89 FR 85171). This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- Patent and Trademark Office
Business Impact
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The notice involves information collection related to the Patents for Humanity and Trademarks for Humanity programs, which are aimed at incentivizing businesses to address humanitarian needs through patented technologies and trademarks. This can impact companies by encouraging participation in these programs to gain recognition or potential benefits.