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OMB Control No:
0651-0012
ICR Reference No:
202307-0651-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202112-0651-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/PTO
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Admission to Practice and Roster of Registered Patent Attorneys and Agents Admitted to Practice Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
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:
09/07/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/14/2023
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2026
10/31/2024
10/31/2024
Responses
30,563
0
30,727
Time Burden (Hours)
18,239
0
18,188
Cost Burden (Dollars)
822,186
0
849,906
Abstract:
This collection of information is required by 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(2)(D), which permits the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to establish regulations governing the recognition and conduct of agents, attorneys, or other persons representing applicants or other parties before the USPTO. This statute also permits the USPTO to require information from applicants that shows that they are of good moral character and reputation and have the necessary qualifications to assist applicants with the patent process and to represent them before the USPTO. This information collection addresses submissions required by the regulations at 37 CFR 1.21, 10.14, and 11.5-11.11, which set forth the requirements to apply for the examination for registration and to demonstrate eligibility to be a registered attorney or agent before the USPTO, including the fee requirements. The Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) collects this information to determine the qualifications of individuals entitled to represent applicants before the USPTO in the preparation and prosecution of applications for a patent. The OED also collects this information to administer and maintain the public roster of attorneys and agents registered to practice before the USPTO, which is accessible through the USPTO website. The information in this information collection is used by the USPTO to review applications for the examination for registration and to determine whether an applicant may be added to, or an existing practitioner may remain on, the Register of Patent Attorneys and Agents.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
35 USC 2(b)(2)(D)
Name of Law: Leahy Smith America Invents Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
0651-AD58
Final or interim final rulemaking
88 FR 45078
07/14/2023
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 83903
12/23/2020
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 11731
02/26/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
10
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Application for Recognition to Practice Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office under 37 CFR § 11.14(c) by a Foreign Resident
PTO-158T
Application for Recognition to Practice Before The United States Patent And Trademark Office Under 37 CFR § 11.14(c) by a Foreign Resident
Application for Registration to Practice Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
PTO-158RA, PTO-107A, PTO-1209, PTO-158
Application for Registration to Practice Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
,
Request for reasonable accommodation
,
Data Sheet - Register of Patent Attorneys and Agents
,
Oath or Declaration
Application for Registration to Practice Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (former examiners; examination waived)
PTO-158
Application for Registration to Practice Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Application for Registration to Practice Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office Under 37 CFR 11.6(c) by a Foreign Resident (examination waived)
PTO-158A
Application for Registration to Practice Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office under 37 CFR § 11.6(c) by a Foreign Resident
Change of Registration from Agent to Attorney
PTO-158
Application for Registration to Practice Before The United States Patent and Trademark Office
Petition to USPTO Director under 37 CFR 11.2(d)
Petition to the Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline under 37 CFR 11.2(c)
Registration Statement of Patent Attorneys and Agents
PTO-107S
Registration Statement of Patent Attorneys and Agents
Reinstatement to the Register
PTO-107R
Data Sheet - Register of Patent Attorneys and Agents
Written Requests (Certificate of Good Standing, Disciplinary History)
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
30,563
30,727
0
-164
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
18,239
18,188
0
51
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
822,186
849,906
0
-27,720
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This request is related to a final rule (RIN 0651-AD58) published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office July 14, 2023. This information collection request is to: 1) remove the fee to change from agent to attorney, 2) update the number of individuals who seek to change registration status from agent to attorney, and 3) update the hourly time burdens associated with this action.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$584,244
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Dahlia George 571 272-4224 dahlia.george@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:
07/14/2023
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