THE OFFICE RECORDS ABOUT 150000
ASSIGNMENTS OR DOCUMENTS RELATED TO OWNERSHIP OF PATENT AND
TRADEMARK CASES EACH YEAR. THE OFFICE WILL REQUIRE A COVER SHEET TO
EXPEDITE THE PROCESSING OF THESE DOCUMENT AND TO ENSURE THAT THEY
ARE PROPERLY RECORDED. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC CONSIS OF PARTIES WITH
INTERESTS IN PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO
USE THE OFFICE'S ASSIGNMENTS RECORDS.
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.