Law School Clinic Certification Program
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The Law School Clinic Certification Program allows law students to practice patent and trademark law under supervision, providing pro bono legal services to clients in need. Established by Public Law 113-227, the program requires law schools to apply for certification to participate. It helps students gain practical legal experience while ensuring assistance is available for those who cannot afford traditional legal representation.
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Key Changes
- Extension and revision of currently approved information collection
- Renumbered items in the information collection
- Allowed for additional 30 days for public comments
Obligations
What this law requires
Law schools must submit an application to the USPTO to obtain certification and participate in the Law School Clinic Certification Program
Faculty members supervising law school clinics must apply for and obtain approval as a faculty clinic supervisor before students can practice patent or trademark law before the USPTO
Law students must submit applications for limited recognition to practice patent or trademark law before the USPTO using form PTO-158LS
Participating law school clinics must submit semi-annual reports to the USPTO detailing clinic activities and compliance with program requirements
Participating law school clinics must submit biennial renewal applications to maintain certification in the program