Renewal and Amendment of the Charter of the Public Advisory Committee for Trademark Affairs

Résumé

In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1976), and after consultation with GSA, it has been determined that the renewal and amendment of the charter of the Public Advisory Committee for Trademark Affairs is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Department by law. The charter was renewed on May 23, 1996. Charter amendments will allow the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks (Assistant Secretary) to select organizations which are representative of the Intellectual Property community. Each selected organization will, in turn, be able to appoint a designated number of members to the Committee. Committee membership will be limited to no more than 15 members. These members will serve staggered 3-year terms.