21 May 2025

📑USPTO Comment Request on Patent Review and Derivation Proceedings

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Patent Review and Derivation Proceedings

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- 0069 (Patent Review and Derivation Proceedings). 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 ?

$$$ - High

The document outlines the USPTO's request for public comments on the information collection regarding patent proceedings, which affects compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses and their ability to challenge patent validity. This can entail significant time and financial costs related to legal processes affecting business operations and strategies.

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