📦USTR Extends Product Exclusions for Chinese Goods to 2025
In prior notices, the U.S. Trade Representative modified the actions in the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation by excluding from additional duties certain products of China. This notice announces the U.S. Trade Representative's determination to extend the current exclusions.
Learn More📑USPTO Comment Request on Patent Review and Derivation Proceedings
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).
Learn More🛒Request for Comments on Guidelines for Countering Counterfeit Goods
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is working across government and with the private sector to address counterfeiting. As part of this effort, the USPTO seeks feedback from interested parties on their observations and experiences in combatting the trafficking of counterfeit products through online marketplaces. The discussion will focus on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's ("OECD") recent work on Draft Voluntary Guidelines for Countering Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Goods on Online Marketplaces (the "Guidelines"). The USPTO will host a roundtable on the topics listed in this notice on Thursday, June 5, 2025, which will be held at the OECD Washington Center in person and virtually.
Learn More💼Impact of World Intellectual Property Day 2025 on Businesses
The proclamation for World Intellectual Property Day underscores the importance of safeguarding U.S. intellectual property to foster innovation. It highlights the Administration's ongoing efforts to protect American creators and their contributions to economic growth, alongside initiatives in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, and cybersecurity. The commitment to defend against IP theft strengthens U.S. competitiveness globally.
Learn More⚖️ITC Notice
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined not to review a final initial determination ("FID") of the presiding chief administrative law judge ("CALJ") finding no violation of section 337. The investigation is terminated.
Learn More📜Annual Business Impacts of the Madrid Protocol Information Collection
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- 0051 (Madrid Protocol). 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).
Learn More🚀NASA's Intent to Grant Exclusive Patent Licenses Overview
NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive, co-exclusive or partially exclusive patent license to practice the inventions described and claimed in the patents and/or patent applications listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.
Learn More📊BE-125 Quarterly Survey Compliance Requirements for Businesses
By this Notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting the mandatory survey titled Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property with Foreign Persons (BE- 125). The data collected on the BE-125 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
Learn More🔍NSF Seeks Comments on Proposed Intellectual Property Options
On December 12, 2024, the National Science Foundation (NSF) published in the Federal Register a document entitled "Request for Comments on NSF's Proposed Intellectual Property Options." In response to requests by prospective commenters that they would benefit from additional time to adequately consider and respond to the RFC, NSF has determined that an extension of the comment period until Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (eastern), is appropriate. NSF also is adding language to clarify the intent for intellectual property options.
Learn More📜Comments Requested on WIPO Treaty Impacting Businesses and Patents
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce, requests input from all interested parties on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (hereinafter, "the Treaty") adopted by WIPO Member States in Geneva, Switzerland on May 24, 2024. In particular, the USPTO welcomes written comments, and will hold a hybrid hearing, on whether the United States should sign and implement the Treaty and any impacts of taking those actions. The text of the Treaty can be found on the WIPO website at: https://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/tk/en/gratk_dc/ gratk_dc_7.pdf.
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