Agency Information Collection for PTAB Appeals
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is looking for public feedback on the revision and extension of its information collection regarding appeals to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This is part of a routine process to ensure data collection is efficient and relevant. Commenters have until June 22, 2026, to submit their insights, which will be reviewed before data is sent to the Office of Management and Budget for approval.
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Key Changes
- USPTO seeks public comments on extending the information collection process.
- Focus is on efficiencies and relevance in data collection for PTAB appeals.
- The deadline for comments is June 22, 2026.
Obligations
What this law requires
Businesses engaging with patent appeals must submit written comments regarding the information collection process by June 22, 2026.
Stakeholders must submit comments regarding the information collection on PTAB Appeals to the USPTO to ensure consideration.
Patent applicants and owners must submit comments regarding the information collection related to PTAB Appeals by June 22, 2026.
Patent applicants and patent owners must submit comments regarding the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) information collection by June 22, 2026.
Comments must be submitted without including Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information.