23 Jun 2025
đŸ“„Business Implications of the Patent Cooperation Treaty Information Collection
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Patent Cooperation Treaty
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- 0021 (Patent Cooperation Treaty). 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 notice highlights compliance requirements for U.S. businesses submitting patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty. This impacts business operations, as companies must adhere to information collection processes that involve significant time, costs, and legal obligations to secure intellectual property rights.