The agency is reminded of the requirement in 44 USC 3507(d) that an ICR associated with a proposed rule must be sent to OMB no later than the date of publication in the Federal Register. This ICR was submitted five months late. The agency is also instructed again to reexamine the cost estimates submitted as part of this ICR and, after reviewing the instructions for the 83-I and supporting statement, submit the appropriate revisions to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2005
03/31/2005
08/31/2004
677,151
0
677,151
137,030
0
144,587
930,471,000
0
129,223,000
This collection is being submitted as a proposed addition in support of a proposed rulemaking, RIN 0551-AB31, "Electronic Submission of Applications for Registration and Other Documents." This USPTO proposes to amend the Rules of Practice in Trademark Cases (37 CFR) to require mandatory electronic filing of all documents for which forms are currently available through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). This collection is a matter of public record, and is used by the public for a variety of private business purposes related to establishing and enforcing trademark rights. Affected public includes individuals
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:
(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;
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.
TRADEMARK PROCESSING (proposed rulemaking, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AND OTHER DOCUMENTS)