This collection of information is required by the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1051 et. Seq, and is implemented through the Trademark rules set forth in 37 CFR Part 2. It provides for the registration of trademarks, service marks, collective trademarks and service marks, collective membership marks, and certification marks. The USPTO is proposing to split this collection into four separate collections, based upon the Trademark business processes. This collection will contain the use-based and intent to use applications and applications filed under 44(d) and (e). In addition, this collection includes a proposed reduced ........
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.
Applications for Trademark Registration (formerly Trademark Processing)