This package was
formerly cleared as one subpart of 0651-0011. 1. The certificates
of mailing are not covered by the PRA per 5 CFR 1320.7(j)(1). 2. A
burden statement and expiration date must appear on the first pag
of each form, and forms should be continued on the second page if
spac is not adequate or type becomes too small to read easily. (See
esp. PTO/SB/10 and PTO/SB/11. The statement should include the
sentence, "Do NOT send completed forms to OMB." 3. If OMB Control
Numbers appear in the CFR, they should be updated to reflect the
new assigned numbers.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1996
07/31/1996
659,020
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352,098
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THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION IS
NECESSARY TO ADMINISTER THE PATENT LAWS PURSUANT TO TITLE 35 OF THE
U.S. CODE. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC IS ANYONE WHO APPLIES FOR A
PATENT.
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.