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Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Patents External Quality Survey

Notice of information collection; request for comments.

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Summary:

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection: 0651- 0057 (Patents External Quality Survey). The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comments preceding submission of the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Key Dates
Citation: 90 FR 18648
To ensure consideration, you must submit comments regarding this information collection on or before June 30, 2025.
Comments closed: June 30, 2025
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What is this Federal Register notice?

This is a notice published in the Federal Register by Commerce Department, Patent and Trademark Office. Notices communicate information, guidance, or policy interpretations but may not create new binding obligations.

Is this rule final?

This document is classified as a notice. It may or may not create enforceable regulatory obligations depending on its specific content.

Who does this apply to?

Notice of information collection; request for comments.

When does it take effect?

To ensure consideration, you must submit comments regarding this information collection on or before June 30, 2025.

Why it matters: This notice communicates agency policy or guidance regarding applicable regulations.

Document Details

Document Number2025-07524
FR Citation90 FR 18648
TypeNotice
PublishedMay 1, 2025
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Pages18648–18650 (3 pages)
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