This collecto of information is reqired by the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1051 et. seq., which provides for the Federal registra- tion of trademarks, service marks, collective trademarks and service marks, collective membership marks, and certification marks. Individuals and business who use their marks, or intend to use their marks in commerce regulable by Congress, may file an application to register their mark. In some cases, the USPTO may issue Office Actions requesting missing information, or advising applicants of the refusal to register the mark. Appliants may also submit additional information voluntarily by providing......
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.
Electronic Response to Office Action and Preliminary Amendment Forms