Submissions Regarding Correspondence and Regarding Attorney Representation (Trademarks)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form PTO Form 2197 TEAS Change of Owner's Address Form Form and Instruction	New
Form PTO Form 2201 TEAS Request for Permission to Withdraw as Attorney of Record Form and Instruction	New
Form PTO Form 2196 TEAS Revocation of Attorney/Domestic Representative and/or Appointment of Attorney/Domestic Representative Form and Instruction	New
USPTO-infoqualityguide.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-07-15
0651-0056 Final Justification Jul 08.pdf Supporting Statement A	2008-07-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4784	Revocation of Attorney/Domestic Representative and/or Appointment of Attorney/Domestic Representative	Modified
185689	TEAS Change of Owner's Address Form Form and Instruction	New
185688	Change of Owner's Address Form	New
185687	TEAS Request for Permission to Withdraw as Attorney of Record Form and Instruction	New
185686	Request for Permission to Withdraw as Attorney of Record	New
185685	TEAS Revocation of Attorney/Domestic Representative and/or Appointment of Attorney/Domestic Representative Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0651-0056	ICR Reference No: 200807-0651-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200508-0651-003
Agency/Subagency: DOC/PTO	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Submissions Regarding Correspondence and Regarding Attorney Representation (Trademarks)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/15/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/14/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2011	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2008
Responses	160,004	0	68,666
Time Burden (Hours)	12,491	0	4,486
Cost Burden (Dollars)	7,317	0	5,000

---

Abstract: This collection of information is required by the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. et seq., and is implemented through the Trademark rules set forth in 37 CFR Part 2. Individuals and businesses who use their marks or intend to use their marks in commerce may file an application with the USPTO to register their marks. They can also submit various communications concerning the pending application. In the majority of cases, individuals and businesses retain an attorney to handle these matters. This collection provides for the appointment of attorneys of record or domestic representatives to represent applicants in the application process, for the revocation of the appointment, for attorneys to request permission to withdraw from representation, and for changes of the owner's address.

---

Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 1051(e) Name of Law: null
   US Code: 15 USC 1058(f) Name of Law: null
   US Code: 15 USC 1123 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 15 USC 1141(d) and (h) Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

---

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

---

Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 20257	04/15/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 39677	07/10/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

---

Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
TEAS Revocation of Attorney/Domestic Representative and/or Appointment of Attorney/Domestic Representative	PTO Form 2196	Revocation of Attorney/Domestic Representative and/or Appointment of Attorney/Domestic Representative
Revocation of Attorney/Domestic Representative and/or Appointment of Attorney/Domestic Representative
TEAS Request for Permission to Withdraw as Attorney of Record	PTO Form 2201	Request for Permission to Withdraw as Attorney of Record
TEAS Change of Owner's Address Form	PTO Form 2197	Change of Owner's Address
Change of Owner's Address Form
Request for Permission to Withdraw as Attorney of Record

---

ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	160,004	68,666	0	0	91,338	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	12,491	4,486	0	0	8,005	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	7,317	5,000	0	0	2,317	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The increase in the burden hours is due to estimated increases in the number of submissions that the USPTO expects to receive during the next three years. The increase in the annual (non-hour) costs is due to the estimated increases in submissions and an increase in the postage rates. The burden hour and annual (non-hour) cost increases are the result of administrative adjustments.

---

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $105,749

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

---

Common Form ICR:  No

---

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: 08/14/2008

---