This collection is being submited as a proposed addition in support of a proposed rulemaking, Processing Fee for Use of Paper Forms for Submission of Applications for Registration and Other Documents. The USPTO proposes to amend the Rules of Practice in Trademark Cases (37 CFR) to require payment of a processing fee whenever a party elects to make a submission using paper in place of an electronically transmittable form available through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). This collection is a matter of public record, and isused by the public for a variety of private purposes related to establishing and ........
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, Processing Fee for Use of Paper Forms for Submission of Applications for Registration and Other Documents)