Innovation & intellectual property · 26/10/1998

Request for Comments on Proposed Internet Usage Policy

The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) requests comments on a proposed Internet usage policy. The policy is intended to provide guidance to PTO employees regarding the use of the Internet for official PTO business. The policy is to cover (1) communications with applicants via Internet electronic mail (e-mail) and (2) using the Internet to search for information concerning patent applications and elements appearing in trademark applications.