Civil & Administrative

Agency Information Collection for PTAB Appeals

🇺🇸United States··Notice·Low Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

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

high

Businesses engaging with patent appeals must submit written comments regarding the information collection process by June 22, 2026.

businessesorganizations
June 22, 2026
reporting
high

Stakeholders must submit comments regarding the information collection on PTAB Appeals to the USPTO to ensure consideration.

individualsorganizations
June 22, 2026
reporting
medium

Patent applicants and owners must submit comments regarding the information collection related to PTAB Appeals by June 22, 2026.

patent applicantspatent owners
June 22, 2026
reporting
high

Patent applicants and patent owners must submit comments regarding the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) information collection by June 22, 2026.

patent applicantspatent owners
June 22, 2026
reporting
critical

Comments must be submitted without including Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information.

individualsorganizations
prohibition

Affected Parties

Patent applicantsLegal representatives involved in PTAB appeals

Tags

USPTO,PTAB,Information Collection