This new collection is a matter of
public record, and is used by the public for a variety of private
business purposes related to establishing and enforcing trademark
rights. At this time the USPTO is proposing the split collection
0651-0009. Trademark Processing into four separate collections
based upon the structure of the Trademark business processes. The
USPTO believe that dividing this extensive collection into smaller,
more manageable information collections will result in a more
efficient updating and renewal process. The ten items in this
collection were part of the existing approved 0651-0009
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.