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OMB Control No:
0651-0079
ICR Reference No:
201710-0651-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201605-0651-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/PTO
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
International Work Sharing Program
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
11/07/2017
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/24/2017
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
Responses
1,500
0
900
Time Burden (Hours)
2,493
0
1,553
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Work Sharing between Intellectual Property (IP) offices is critical for increasing the efficiency and quality of patent examination worldwide. The exchange of information and documents between IP offices also benefits applicants by promoting compact prosecution, reducing pendency and supporting patent quality by reducing the likelihood of inconsistencies in patentability determinations among IP offices when considering corresponding counterpart applications. The gains in efficiency and quality are achieved through a collaborative work sharing approach to the evaluation of patent claims. As a result of this exchange of search reports, the examiners in both offices may have a more comprehensive set of references before them when making an initial patentability determination.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
35 USC 119
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:
80 FR 61175
10/09/2015
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 78198
12/16/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
CSP Survey
PTO/SB/CSP Survey 1, PTO/SB/CSP Survey 2
CSP Survey JPO
,
CSP Survey KIPO
Petition for Participation in the Collaborative Search Pilot (CSP) Program Between the Japan Patent Office (JPO), Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), and the USPTO
PTO/SB/437
Petition to Make Special Under the Expanded Collaborative Search Pilot Program
Petition for Participation in the Collaborative Search Pilot (CSP) Program Between the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the USPTO
PTO/SB/437KR
Petition for Participation in the Collaborative Search Pilot (CSP) Program Between KIPO and the USPTO (CSP-KR)
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
1,500
900
0
600
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,493
1,553
0
940
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Forms
Short Statement:
Program is being modified based on the successful completion of the pilot programs. Increased overall usage of the program is expected, but the certain forms are being discontinued.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$58,532
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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:
Amber Ostrup 571 272-7984
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:
10/24/2017
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