THE COLLECTION OF THIS INFORMATION IS
REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER THE PATENT LAWS PURSUANT TO TITLE 35 OF THE
U.S. CODE CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF PATENTS AND RELATED ACTIONS.
THE AFFECTED PUBLIC INCLUDES ANY INDIVIDUAL OR INSTITUTION WHOSE
APPLICATION FOR A PATENT HAS BEEN ALLOWED OR WHO TAKES ACTION AS
COVERED BY THE APPLICABLE RULES.
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.