83 FR 49067 - International Work Sharing
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Patent and Trademark Office Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 189 (September 28, 2018)
Patent and Trademark Office
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 189 (September 28, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-21215 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 189 (Friday, September 28, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 49067-49069] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-21215] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office International Work Sharing ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required [[Page 49068]] by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on a proposed extension of an existing information collection: 0651-0079 (International Work Sharing). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before November 27, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:Email: [email protected]. Include ``0651- 0079 comment'' in the subject line of the message. Federal Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Mail: Marcie Lovett, Records and Information Governance Division Director, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information should be directed to Daniel Hunter, Program Manager, United States Patent and Trademark office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450; by telephone at 571-272-8050; or by email at [email protected] with ``0651-0079 comment'' in the subject line. Additional information about this information about this collection is also available at http://www.reginfo.gov under ``Information Collection Review.'' SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) established a Work Sharing Pilot Program in conjunction with the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) to study how the exchange of search results between offices for corresponding counterpart applications improves patent quality and facilitates the examination of patent applications in both offices. Under this Work Sharing Pilot Program, two Collaborative Search Pilot (CSP) programs-- USPTO-JPO and USPTO-KIPO--have been implemented. Through their respective CSP(s), each office concurrently conducts searches on corresponding counterpart applications. Each office's search results are exchanged following these concurrent searches, which provides examiners with a comprehensive set of art before them at the commencement of examination. Work sharing between Intellectual Property (IP) offices is critical for increasing the efficiency and quality of patent examination worldwide. The exchange of information and documents between IP offices also benefits applicants by promoting compact prosecution, reducing pendency, and supporting patent quality by reducing the likelihood of inconsistencies in patentability determinations among IP offices when considering corresponding counterpart applications. The gains in efficiency and quality are achieved through a collaborative work sharing approach to the evaluation of patent claims. As a result of this exchange of search reports, the examiners in both offices may have a more comprehensive set of references before them when making an initial patentability determination. II. Method of Collection The forms associated with this collection may be downloaded from the USPTO website in Portable Document Format (PDF) and filled out electronically. Requests to participate in the International Work Sharing Program must be submitted online using EFS-Web, the USPTO's web-based electronic filing system. III. Data OMB Number: 0651-0079. IC Instruments and Forms: PTO/SB/437, PTO/SB/CSP Survey 1. Type of Review: Revision of an Existing Information Collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households; businesses or other for-profits; and not-for-profit institution. Estimated Number of Respondents: 300 responses per year. The USPTO estimates that 100 percent of the annual responses for this collection will be submitted electronically via EFS-Web, which customers may access through the USPTO website. Estimated Time per Response: The USPTO estimates that it will take the public approximately between 5 minutes (0.08 hours) and 3 hours to complete the information in this collection, including the time to gather the necessary information, prepare the forms or documents, and submit the completed request to the USPTO. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Burden Hours: 462 hours. Estimated Total Annual Respondent (Hourly) Cost Burden: $202,356. The USPTO expects that that an attorney will complete the information in this collection. The professional hourly rate for intellectual property attorneys in private firms is $438. Using this hourly rate, the USPTO estimates that the total respondent cost burden for this collection is $202,356.00 per year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Estimated Estimated No. Item Estimated time annual annual burden Rate annual total for response response hours cost (a) (b) (a) x (b) = (c) (d) (c) x (d) = (e) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1................................... Petition for Participation in 3 50 150 $438.00 $65,700.00 the Collaborative Search Pilot (CSP) Program Between the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the USPTO. 2................................... Petition for Participation in 3 100 300 438.00 131,400.00 the Collaborative Search Pilot (CSP) Program Between the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KPO) and the USPTO. 3................................... CSP Survey...................... * 0.08 150 12 438.00 5,256.00 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total........................... ................................ .............. 300 462 .............. 202,356.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual (Non-hour) Respondent Cost Burden: $0. There are no estimated filing fees or postage costs for this collection. IV. Request for Comments Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized or [[Page 49069]] included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. They also will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, e.g., the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Marcie Lovett, Records and Information Governance Division Director, OCTO, United States Patent and Trademark Office. 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3. Update on ongoing research from individuals to provide comment. This notice provides new dates for the
NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Fisheries Additional opportunities for comment November 2018 and December 2018
Science Center. on specific agenda items will be webinars.
4. Update on the Southeast Reef Fish provided, as each item is discussed, DATES: BroadbandUSA will hold a
Survey results from the 2018 sampling between initial presentations, and SSC webinar on November 14, 2018, and
year. discussion. Those interested in December 12, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to
5. Review revised Marine Recreational providing comment should indicate 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Information Program (MRIP) such in the manner requested by the
recreational catch estimates for Council ADDRESSES: This is a virtual meeting.
Chair, who will then recognize NTIA will post the registration
managed stocks and consider individuals to provide comment. All
approaches for revising Acceptable information on its BroadbandUSA
comments are part of the record of the website, https://broadbandusa
Biological Catch (ABC) meeting.
recommendations for unassessed stocks. .ntia.doc.gov/event.
Although non-emergency issues not
6. Review the revised SEDAR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
contained in the meeting agenda may
assessments for Vermilion Snapper, come before this group for discussion, Elaine Sloan, National
Black Sea Bass, Blueline Tilefish and those issues may not be the subject of Telecommunications and Information
Red Grouper using the revised MRIP formal action during this meeting. Administration, U.S. Department of
catch data; apply the ABC Control Rule Action will be restricted to those issues Commerce, Room 4872, 1401
and provide fishing level specifically identified in this notice and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
recommendations; and discuss any issues arising after publication of DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–8231;
uncertainties and changes due to this notice that require emergency email: broadbandusawebinars@
revised MRIP numbers. action under section 305(c) of the ntia.doc.gov. Please direct media
7. Review the ABC Control Rule Magnuson-Stevens Fishery inquiries to NTIA’s Office of Public
Amendment and analyses, including Conservation and Management Act, Affairs, (202) 482–7002; email press@
example application of risk tolerance provided the public has been notified of ntia.doc.gov.
levels. the intent to take final action to address SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July
8. Review the methodology for a new the emergency. 17, 2018, NTIA published a Notice
bag and size limit analysis and the announcing that it would host a series
findings of the workgroup; discuss Special Accommodations of webinars through its BroadbandUSA
uncertainties and determine if this This meeting is accessible to people program on a monthly basis to engage
analysis is best scientific information with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary the public and stakeholders with
available and useful for management. aids should be directed to the SAFMC information to accelerate broadband
9. Consider forming a workgroup for office (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 connectivity, improve digital inclusion,
the SSC to provide input on the South business days prior to the meeting. strengthen policies and support local
Atlantic Ecosystem Model. priorities. See NTIA, BroadbandUSA
10. Receive updates and progress Note: The times and sequence specified in
this agenda are subject to change. Webinar Series, Notice of open
reports on ongoing Council amendments
meetings—webinar series, 83 FR 33211
and activities. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
The meeting is open to the public and (July 17, 2018). In the original notice,
will also be available via webinar as it Dated: September 25, 2018. NTIA announced that the webinars
occurs. Webinar registration is required. Tracey L. Thompson, would be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00
Information regarding webinar Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable p.m. Eastern Time on the third
registration will be posted to the Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Wednesday of every month, beginning
Council’s website at: http://safmc.net/ [FR Doc. 2018–21178 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am]
October 17, 2018 and continuing
safmc-meetings/scientific-and- through September 18, 2019. Through
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statistical-committee-meetings/ as it this notice, NTIA corrects the dates for
becomes available. The meeting agenda, the November 2018 and December 2018
briefing book materials, and online DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE webinars as November 14, 2018, and
comment form will be posted to the December 12, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to
Council’s website two weeks prior to the National Telecommunications and 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, respectively.
meeting. Written comment on SSC Information Administration All other information remains the same.
agenda topics is to be distributed to the Dated: September 25, 2018.
BroadbandUSA Webinar Series
Committee through the Council office, Kathy D. Smith,
similar to all other briefing materials. AGENCY: National Telecommunications Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications
Written comment to be considered by and Information Administration, U.S. and Information Administration.
the SSC shall be provided to the Council Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. 2018–21151 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am]
office no later than one week prior to an ACTION: Notice of open meeting; date BILLING CODE 3510–60–P
SSC meeting. For this meeting, the changes.
deadline for submission of written
comment is 12 p.m., Monday, October 8, SUMMARY: The National DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2018. Telecommunications and Information
Multiple opportunities for comment Administration (NTIA), as part of its Patent and Trademark Office
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on agenda items will be provided during BroadbandUSA program, announced a
SSC meetings. Open comment periods series of webinars to engage the public International Work Sharing
will be provided at the start of the and stakeholders with information to ACTION: Proposed collection; comment
meeting and near the conclusion. Those accelerate broadband connectivity, request.
interested in providing comment should improve digital inclusion, strengthen
indicate such in the manner requested policies and support local priorities in SUMMARY: The United States Patent and
by the Chair, who will then recognize a notice published on July 17, 2018. Trademark Office (USPTO), as required
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included in the request for OMB supplemental examination and Average Hours per Response: 2 hours
approval of this information collection. reexamination proceedings and to per response.
They also will become a matter of ensure that the associated Burden Hours: 5,000 hours annually.
public record. documentation is submitted to the Cost Burden: $335.00.
Comments are invited on: USPTO. Needs and Uses: The Leahy-Smith
(a) Whether the proposed collection of Affected Public: Businesses or other America Invents Act (‘‘Act’’) was
information is necessary for the proper for-profits; not-for-profit institutions. enacted into law on September 16, 2011.
performance of the functions of the Frequency: On occasion. See Public Law 112–29, 125 Stat. 283
agency, including whether the Respondent’s Obligation: Required to (2011). Under section 10(b) of the Act,
information shall have practical utility; Obtain or Retain Benefits. eligible small entities shall receive a 50
(b) The accuracy of the agency’s OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A. Fraser, percent fee reduction from the
estimate of the burden (including hours email: Nicholas_A._Fraser@ undiscounted fees for filing, searching,
and cost) of the proposed collection of omb.eop.gov. examining, issuing, appealing, and
information; Once submitted, the request will be maintaining patent applications and
(c) Ways to enhance the quality, publicly available in electronic format patents. The Act further provides that
utility, and clarity of the information to through http://www.reginfo.gov. Follow micro entities shall receive a 75 percent
be collected; and the instructions to view Department of fee reduction from the undiscounted
(d) Ways to minimize the burden of Commerce collections currently under fees for filing, searching, examining,
the collection of information on review by OMB. issuing, appealing, and maintaining
respondents, e.g., the use of automated Further information can be obtained patent applications and patents.
collection techniques or other forms of by: This information collection covers the
information technology. • Email: InformationCollection@ submissions made by patent applicants
Marcie Lovett, uspto.gov. Include ‘‘0651–0064 copy and patentees to excuse small and micro
Records and Information Governance request’’ in the subject line of the entity fee payment errors, in accordance
Division Director, OCTO, United States Patent message. with the procedures set forth in 37 CFR
and Trademark Office. • Mail: Marcie Lovett, Records and 1.28(c) and 1.29(k). Specifically, 37 CFR
[FR Doc. 2018–21215 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am] Information Governance Division 1.28(c) provides a procedure by which
BILLING CODE 3510–16–P Director, Office of the Chief Technology patent applicants and patentees may be
Officer, United States Patent and excused for erroneous payments of fees
Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, in the small entity amount. 37 CFR
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Alexandria, VA 22313–1450. 1.29(k) provides a procedure by which
Written comments and patent applicants and patentees may be
Patent and Trademark Office recommendations for the proposed excused for erroneous payments of fees
information collection should be sent on in the micro entity amount.
Submission for OMB Review; or before October 29, 2018 to Nicholas This information collection is
Comment Request; ‘‘Patent A. Fraser, OMB Desk Officer, via email necessary so that patent applicants and
Reexamination and Supplemental to Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov, or patentees may pay the balance of fees
Examinations’’ by fax to 202–395–5167, marked to the due (i.e., make a fee deficiency
The United States Patent and attention of Nicholas A. Fraser. payment) when a fee was previously
Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit paid in error in a micro or small entity
Marcie Lovett, amount. The USPTO needs the
to the Office of Management and Budget
Records and Information Governance information to be able to process and
(OMB) for clearance the following Division Director, OCTO, United States Patent
proposal for collection of information properly record a fee deficiency
and Trademark Office.
under the provisions of the Paperwork payment to avoid questions arising later
[FR Doc. 2018–21212 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am]
Reduction Act. either for the USPTO or for the
BILLING CODE 3510–16–P applicant or patentee as to whether the
Agency: United States Patent and
Trademark Office, Commerce. proper fees have been paid in the
Title: Patent Reexamination and application or patent. This renewal
Supplemental Examinations. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
seeks to extend the authority of USPTO
OMB Control Number: 0651–0064. Patent and Trademark Office to collect the balance of fees due from
Form Number(s): those who may have such an
• PTO/SB/57 Submission for OMB Review; outstanding balance (i.e., a fee
• PTO/SB/59 Comment Request; ‘‘Fee Deficiency deficiency).
Type of Request: Regular. Submissions’’ Affected Public: Businesses or other
Number of Respondents: 1,540 for-profits; not-for-profit institutions.
responses per year. The Department of Commerce will Frequency: On occasion.
Average Hour per Response: The submit to the Office of Management and Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
USPTO estimates that it will take the Budget (OMB) for clearance the obtain or retain benefits.
public approximately between 18 following proposal for collection of OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A. Fraser,
minutes (0.30 hours) to 55 hours to information under the provisions of the email: Nicholas_A._Fraser@
gather the necessary information, Paperwork Reduction Act. omb.eop.gov.
prepare the appropriate form or other Agency: United States Patent and Once submitted, the request will be
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document, and submit the information Trademark Office, Commerce. publicly available in electronic format
to the USPTO. Title: Fee Deficiency Submissions. through reginfo.gov. Follow the
Burden Hours: 32,962.50 hours per OMB Control Number: 0651–0070. instructions to view Department of
year. Form Number(s): None. Commerce collections currently under
Cost Burden: $2,747,178 per year. Type of Request: Regular. review by OMB.
Needs and Uses: The public uses this Number of Respondents: 2,500 Further information can be obtained
information collection to request responses per year. by:
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| Dates | Written comments must be submitted on or before November 27, 2018. | |
| Contact | Request for additional information should be directed to Daniel Hunter, Program Manager, United States Patent and Trademark office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450; by telephone at 571-272-8050; or by email at [email protected] with ``0651-0079 comment'' in the subject line. Additional information about this information about this collection is also available at http://www.reginfo.gov under ``Information Collection Review.'' | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 49067 |
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