Dissemination Events and Registrations

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
USPTO-PASORN-19.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-11-01	Repair queued
USPTO-infoqualityguide.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-11-01	Repair queued
Dissemination Events and Registrations Final Justification 2007.pdf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2007-11-05	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
181233	PTDL Registrations (paper)	Other-Registration Form	New
181229	Event Registrations (electronic)	Other-Registration Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 200705-0651-006
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/PTO	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Dissemination Events and Registrations
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Not subject to PRA	Conclusion Date: 12/31/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/05/2007
Terms of Clearance: Conference and training session registrations limited to names, contact information, and identification of conference or training services (including the identification of requested accommodations for special needs) are not 'information' under 5 CFR 1320.3(h). Therefore, the forms in this Information Collection Request, and other forms limited to similar questions, are not subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Nonetheless the agency must continue to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Under 35 U.S.C. 2(A)(2) the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is "responsible for disseminating to the public information with respect to patent and trademarks." The USPTO will sponsor events to disseminate information to the public. In order to plan for these events, the USPTO will collect information from the public and partnership members.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 35 USC 2 (A)(2) Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 13103	03/14/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 61868	11/01/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Event Registrations (electronic)
PTDL Registrations (paper)

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The USPTO is standardizing the format used to collect registration information from registrants wishing to participate in various USPTO-sponsored events. The event registrations are collected electronically and the USPTO expects to expand electronic registrations to other events, such as PTDL seminars, in the future. The USPTO therefore is submitting these registration forms to the OMB for review and approval.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $12,907

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/05/2007

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