USPTO Submits Information Collection Request to OMB for Review and Approval

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public comments on a renewal of its information collection requirements, which will help the agency assess its reporting burden and minimize public reporting, following a previously announced 60-day comment period.

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