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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
0651-0059
ICR Reference No:
200804-0651-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/PTO
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Patent Petitions Charging the Fee under 37 CFR 1.17(f)
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
05/16/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/17/2008
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
Responses
20,600
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
14,584
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,331,948
0
0
Abstract:
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required by 35 U.S.C. § 131 et seq. to examine an application for patent and, when appropriate, issue a patent. Also, the USPTO is required to publish patent applications, with certain exceptions, promptly after the expiration of a period of eighteen months from the earliest filing date for which a benefit is sought under Title 35, United States Code (eighteen-month publication). Certain situations may arise that require additional information to be supplied in order for the USPTO to further process the patent or application. The USPTO administers the statutes through various sections of the rules of practice in 37 CFR Part 1. This collection is centered on Petitions under 37 CFR 1.17(f).
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
35 USC 131
US Code:
35 USC 132
US Code:
35 USC 2(b)(2)
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:
71 FR 103
05/30/2006
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
72 FR 180
09/18/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Petition Fee under 37 CFR 1.17(f), (g), and (h) Transmittal
PTO/SB/17p
Petition Fee Under 37 CFR 1.17(f), (g), & (h) Transmittal
Petitions under 37 CFR 1.17(f) (accord filing dates under 1.57(a) and 1.153(d), decisions on questions not provided for, suspend rules)
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
20,600
0
0
20,600
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
14,584
0
0
14,584
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,331,948
0
0
1,331,948
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Transfering the petitions under 37 CFR 1.17(f) and the petition fee transmittal form from 0651-0031 into a proposed new collection for petitions under 37 CFR 1.17(f).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$43,753
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:
Susan Brown 571-272-5429 susan.brown@uspto.gov
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:
04/17/2008
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