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[FR Doc 01-31872] 1. Requirements for Claiming the Benefit of Prior-Filed
In implementing the provisions of the American Inventors Protection Act of 1999 related to the eighteenmonth publication of patent applications, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) revised the rules of practice related to requirements for claiming the benefit of a priorfiled application. The Office is now
Published: 2001-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-30212] 2. Public User ID Badging
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C.
Published: 2001-12-06 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-28516] 3. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
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Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Published: 2001-11-14 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-28251] 4. Performance Review Board (PRB)
In conformance with the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), the United States Patent and Trademark Office announces the appointment of persons to serve as members of its Performance Review Board.
Published: 2001-11-09 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-27017] 5. Performance Review Board (PRB)
In conformance with the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), the United States Patent and Trademark Office announces the appointment of persons to serve as members of its Performance Review Board.
Published: 2001-10-26 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-26381] 6. Recording Assignments
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C.
Published: 2001-10-22 UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-26326] 7. Disclosure Document Program
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing and proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44
Published: 2001-10-19 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-24880] 8. Request for Comments on Development of a Plan To Remove the Patent and
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) requests public comment on issues associated with the development of a plan to remove the patent and trademark classified paper files from the USPTO's public search libraries and replace them with electronic records. These public search facilities are currently located in Crystal City,
Published: 2001-10-04 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-23454] 9. International Trademark Classification Changes
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) issues a final rule to incorporate classification changes adopted by the Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks. These changes will become effective January 1, 2002, and will be listed in the International
Published: 2001-09-20 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-22854] 10. Legal Processes
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (``USPTO'' or ``Office'') is implementing rules relating to civil actions and claims involving the Office. Specifically, the rules provide procedures for service of process, for obtaining Office documents and employee testimony, for indemnifying employees, and for making a claim against the Office
Published: 2001-09-12 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-22273] 11. Requirements for Claiming the Benefit of Prior-Filed
In implementing the provisions of the American Inventors Protection Act of 1999 related to the eighteenmonth publication of patent applications, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) revised the rules of practice related to requirements for claiming the benefit of a priorfiled application. The Office is now
Published: 2001-09-05 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-21879] 12. Timing of National Stage Commencement in the United States for Patent
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is amending the regulations to include the current statutory provisions that define when national stage commencement occurs in an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). The Office is making this change due to a possible change in the patent statute to
Published: 2001-08-30 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-21878] 13. Electronic Submission of Applications for Registration and Other Documents
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) proposes to amend its rules to make electronic filing of trademark documents mandatory. Subject to certain exceptions for individuals either without access to the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) or without the technical capability to use TEAS, and persons described in 15 U.S.C.
Published: 2001-08-30 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-21541] 14. Notice of Request for Comments on Development of a Plan To Remove the Patent
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) requests public comment on issues associated with the development of a plan to remove the patent and trademark classified paper files from the USPTO's public search libraries and replace them with electronic records. These public search facilities are currently located in Crystal City,
Published: 2001-08-27 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-21480] 15. Interpretation of Registration of Agents and Representative for Director of
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or ``Office'') implements an interpretation of certain regulatory provisions. These provisions concern the composition and operations of the Committee on Discipline and representation of the Director in disciplinary cases. The interpretation is necessary in view of the recent creation of the
Published: 2001-08-24 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-21481] 16. Notice of Electronic Products Available From the Information Products
The USPTO publishes a list of the electronic patent and trademark information products currently available from the Information Products Division, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The products are made available in order to disseminate information on patents and trademarks to the public.
Published: 2001-08-24 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-21479] 17. Establishment of a Database Containing the Official Insignia of Federally and
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is announcing the procedures it will follow in creating and maintaining a database of the official insignia of federally and staterecognized Native American tribes. The database, recommended in a report required by the Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act, will assist examining attorneys in
Published: 2001-08-24 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-20916] 18. Notice of Hearing and Request for Comments on Draft Convention on
The Hague Conference on Private International Law is negotiating a Convention designed to create common jurisdiction rules for international civil and commercial cases and to provide for international recognition and enforcement of judgments issued under these rules. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking views of the
Published: 2001-08-20 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-20252] 19. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35).
Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Title: Patent Term
Published: 2001-08-13 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-19021] 20. Revision of Patent Fees for Fiscal Year 2002
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (referred to as ``we'', ``us'', or ``our'' in this notice) is adjusting certain patent fee amounts to reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Also, we are adjusting, by a corresponding amount, a few patent fees that track the affected fees. Our Director is authorized to adjust these
Published: 2001-07-31 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-17655] 21. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Title: Trademark
Published: 2001-07-16 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-17100] 22. Elimination of Continued Prosecution Application Practice as to Utility and
The American Inventors Protection Act of 1999 (AIPA) enacted provisions for the continued examination of a utility or plant application at the request of the applicant (request for continued examination or RCE practice). Therefore, there no longer appears to be a need for continued prosecution application (CPA) practice as to utility and plant
Published: 2001-07-09 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-15094] 23. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Published: 2001-06-15 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-15095] 24. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Title: Patent Processing
Published: 2001-06-15 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc 01-14510] 25. Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees for Fiscal Year 2002; Correction
The United States Patent and Trademark Office published a proposed rule in the Federal Register of May 9, 2001, revising certain patent fee amounts and a trademark fee amount for fiscal year 2002, changing the maintenance fee correspondence address, and amending a fee to reflect current business practice. This document corrects one error in that
Published: 2001-06-08 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
Years: 20002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013
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