USPTO Requests Comments on Patent and PTAB Pro Bono Programs Information Collection

Summary

The USPTO is seeking public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to its pro bono programs, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before submitting it to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.

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