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OMB Control No:
0651-0056
ICR Reference No:
201404-0651-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201106-0651-006
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/PTO
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Submissions Regarding Correspondence and Regarding Attorney Representation (Trademarks)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/09/2014
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/30/2014
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2017
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2014
Responses
108,940
0
123,010
Time Burden (Hours)
10,540
0
10,927
Cost Burden (Dollars)
2,539
0
2,526
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 that use, or intend to use, such marks in commerce may file an application to register their marks with the USPTO. They can also submit various communications concerning their pending applications or registered trademarks. In the majority of cases, individuals and businesses retain attorneys to handle these matters. This collection provides for the various activities related to the appointment and retention of attorneys of record or domestic representatives. The information in this collection can be submitted in paper format or electronically through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). In addition to the original TEAS forms, the USPTO has a TEAS Global Form format that permits the agency to collect information electronically when a TEAS form with dedicated data fields is not available.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 1051(e)
US Code:
15 USC 1058(f)
US Code:
15 USC 1123
US Code:
15 USC 1141h(d)
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:
79 FR 27284
05/13/2014
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 27284
07/29/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
8
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Change of Domestic Representative's Address (Paper)
Change of Domestic Representative's Address (TEAS Global)
TEAS Global Form
Change of Domestic Representative's Address
Change of Owner's Address Form (Paper)
Replacement of Attorney of Record with Another Already Appointed Attorney (Paper)
Replacement of Attorney of Record with Another Already Appointed Attorney (TEAS Global)
TEAS Global Form
Replacement of Attorney of Record with Another Already Appointed Attorney
Request for Permission to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Paper)
Request to Withdraw as Domestic Representative (Paper)
Request to Withdraw as Domestic Representative (TEAS Global)
TEAS Global Form
Request to Withdraw as Domestic Representative
Revocation of Attorney/Domestic Representative and/or Appointment of Attorney/Domestic Representative (Paper)
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
108,940
123,010
0
-33,863
19,793
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
10,540
10,927
0
-2,870
2,483
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
2,539
2,526
0
-695
708
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The USPTO has concluded, with agreement from OMB , that change of address forms are exempt from the PRA under section 5 CRF 1320.3. Therefore USPTO is removing both the change of owner's and the change of domestic representative's address forms filed both through paper and TEAS from this collection, as address changes are considered exempt from the paperwork reduction act provisions.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$267,755
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]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Catherine cain 571 272-8946
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:
07/30/2014
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