This information collection is
necessary to comply with 35 U.S.C && 131 and 151, which
mandate that the USPTO examine applications and issue patents when
appropriate. The USPTO can also correct errors in patents, reissue
patents as appropriate, and participate in reexamination
proceedings initiated by the patent owner or by third parties. The
public uses the information in this collection to request
corrections in issued patents, to request reissue patents, to
request reexamination proceedings, and to ensure that the necessary
information and fees are submitted to the USPTO. The USPTO in turn
reissues patents.......
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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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.