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[FR Doc E8-30781] 1. Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 4,971,802;
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a certificate under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) for a second oneyear interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 4,971,802.
Published: 2008-12-29 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-30488] 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 revision of a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44
Published: 2008-12-23 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-29636] 3. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit 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: National Medal of
Published: 2008-12-15 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-29297] 4. Rules of Practice Before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences in Ex
On June 10, 2008, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) published the final rule that amends the rules governing practice before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI) in ex parte patent appeals. The final rule states that the effective date is December 10, 2008, and that the final rule shall apply to all appeals in
Published: 2008-12-10 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-28254] 5. National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Evaluation Committee
The National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) Nomination Evaluation Committee will meet in closed session on Monday, December 15, 2008. The primary purpose of the meeting is the discussion of relative merits of persons and companies nominated for the NMTI award.
Published: 2008-11-28 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-27692] 6. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance of the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
Published: 2008-11-21 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-27357] 7. Clarification of the Effective Date Provision in the Final Rule for Ex Parte
On June 10, 2008, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) published the final rule that amends the rules governing practice before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI) in ex parte patent appeals. The effective date provision in the final rule states that the effective date is December 10, 2008, and the final rule
Published: 2008-11-20 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-27208] 8. Changes to Representation of Others Before the United States Patent and
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is adopting new rules governing the conduct of individuals registered to practice before the Office. The Office is adopting a new rule that provides for an annual practitioner maintenance fee for those recognized to practice before the Office in patent cases. These changes will enable the
Published: 2008-11-17 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-27222] 9. Miscellaneous Changes to Trademark Rules of Practice
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (``Office'') is amending the Trademark Rules of Practice to clarify certain requirements for applications, intent to use documents, amendments to classification, requests to divide, and Post Registration practice; to modernize the language of the rules; and to make other miscellaneous changes. For the
Published: 2008-11-17 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-26711] 10. Fiscal Year 2009 Changes to Patent Cooperation Treaty Transmittal and Search
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is amending the rules of practice to adjust the transmittal and search fees for international applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). The Office is adjusting the PCT transmittal and search fees to recover the estimated average cost to the Office of processing PCT
Published: 2008-11-12 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-26697] 11. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit 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 and
Published: 2008-11-10 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-25886] 12. Rules for Patent Maintenance Fees
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 revision of a continuing information
collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, [[Page 64602]]
Public
Published: 2008-10-30 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-25279] 13. Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is amending the system of records currently listed under ``COMMERCE/ PATTM18 USPTO Identification and Security Access Control Systems.'' This action is being taken to revise the Privacy Act Notice to include the
Published: 2008-10-23 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-25280] 14. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Certificate Action Form
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: 2008-10-23 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-24881] 15. Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 4,919,140;
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a certificate under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) for a oneyear interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 4,919,140.
Published: 2008-10-20 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-24680] 16. Fastener Quality Act Insignia Recordal Process
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 extension of a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-23908] 17. Changes to Representation of Others Before the United States Patent and
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office)
published a final rule in the Federal Register on August 14, 2008, adopting new rules governing the conduct of disciplinary
investigations, issuing warnings when closing such investigations,
disciplinary proceedings, nondisciplinary transfer to disability
inactive status and reinstatement to
Published: 2008-10-09 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-24065] 18. 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: 2008-10-09 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-23810] 19. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit 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: Board of Patent
Published: 2008-10-08 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-23677] 20. Statutory Invention Registration
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 extension of a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413
Published: 2008-10-07 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-23180] 21. National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Application
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 this new information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C.
Published: 2008-10-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-20695] 22. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit 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: Representative and
Published: 2008-09-08 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-19375] 23. Patent and Trademark Financial Transactions
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: 2008-08-21 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-18822] 24. Revision of Patent Fees for Fiscal Year 2009
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is adjusting certain patent fee amounts for fiscal year 2009 to reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The patent statute provides for the annual CPI adjustment of patent fees set by statute to recover the higher costs associated with doing business. In addition, the Office is
Published: 2008-08-14 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
[FR Doc E8-18697] 25. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit 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: Substantive
Published: 2008-08-13 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office
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