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OMB Control No:
0651-0056
ICR Reference No:
200807-0651-005
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200508-0651-003
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/PTO
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Submissions Regarding Correspondence and Regarding Attorney Representation (Trademarks)
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/15/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/14/2008
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2011
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2008
Responses
160,004
0
68,666
Time Burden (Hours)
12,491
0
4,486
Cost Burden (Dollars)
7,317
0
5,000
Abstract:
This collection of information is required by the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. et seq., and is implemented through the Trademark rules set forth in 37 CFR Part 2. Individuals and businesses who use their marks or intend to use their marks in commerce may file an application with the USPTO to register their marks. They can also submit various communications concerning the pending application. In the majority of cases, individuals and businesses retain an attorney to handle these matters. This collection provides for the appointment of attorneys of record or domestic representatives to represent applicants in the application process, for the revocation of the appointment, for attorneys to request permission to withdraw from representation, and for changes of the owner's address.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 1051(e)
US Code:
15 USC 1058(f)
US Code:
15 USC 1123
US Code:
15 USC 1141(d) and (h)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
73 FR 20257
04/15/2008
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
73 FR 39677
07/10/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Change of Owner's Address Form
Request for Permission to Withdraw as Attorney of Record
Revocation of Attorney/Domestic Representative and/or Appointment of Attorney/Domestic Representative
TEAS Change of Owner's Address Form
PTO Form 2197
Change of Owner's Address
TEAS Request for Permission to Withdraw as Attorney of Record
PTO Form 2201
Request for Permission to Withdraw as Attorney of Record
TEAS Revocation of Attorney/Domestic Representative and/or Appointment of Attorney/Domestic Representative
PTO Form 2196
Revocation of Attorney/Domestic Representative and/or Appointment of Attorney/Domestic Representative
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
160,004
68,666
0
0
91,338
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
12,491
4,486
0
0
8,005
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
7,317
5,000
0
0
2,317
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The increase in the burden hours is due to estimated increases in the number of submissions that the USPTO expects to receive during the next three years. The increase in the annual (non-hour) costs is due to the estimated increases in submissions and an increase in the postage rates. The burden hour and annual (non-hour) cost increases are the result of administrative adjustments.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$105,749
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Janis Long 571 272-9573
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
08/14/2008
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