[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 87 (Friday, May 4, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 19680]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09472]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 87 / Friday, May 4, 2018 / Notices
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Research Service
Notice of Intent To Renew an Information Collection
AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) intention to
request an extension of a currently approved information collection,
Form AD-761, USDA Patent License Application for Government Invention
that expires October 31, 2018.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 3, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to Mojdeh Bahar, USDA, ARS, Office of
Technology Transfer, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Room 4-1174, Beltsville,
Maryland 20705-5131; Telephone Number 301-504-5989.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mojdeh Bahar, USDA, ARS, Office of
Technology Transfer, 301-504-5989.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: USDA Patent License Application.
OMB Number: 0518-0003.
Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2018.
Type of Request: To extend a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The USDA patent licensing program grants patent licenses
to qualified businesses and individuals who wish to commercialize
inventions arising from federally supported research. The objective of
the program is to use the patent system to promote the utilization of
inventions arising from such research. The licensing of federally owned
inventions must be done in accordance with the terms, conditions and
procedures prescribed under 37 CFR part 404. Application for a license
must be addressed to the Federal agency having custody of the
invention. Licenses may be granted only if the license applicant has
supplied the Federal agency with a satisfactory plan for the
development and marketing of the invention and with information about
the applicant's capability to fulfill the plan. 37 CFR 404.8 sets forth
the information which must be provided by a license applicant. For the
convenience of the applicant, USDA has itemized the information needed
on Form AD-761, and instructions for completing the form are provided
to the applicant. The information submitted is used to determine
whether the applicant has both a complete and sufficient plan for
developing and marketing the invention and the necessary manufacturing,
marketing, technical and financial resources to carry out the submitted
plan.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 3 hours per response.
Description of Respondents: Businesses or other for profit
individuals.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 75.
Frequency of Responses: One time per invention.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 225 hours.
This data will be collected under the authority of 44 U.S.C.
#3506(c)(2)(A).
Copies of this information collection and related instructions can
be obtained without charge from Mojdeh Bahar, USDA, ARS, Office of
Technology Transfer by calling 301-504-5989.
Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who
are to respond, such as through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Comments may be sent to USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer,
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Room 4-1174, Beltsville, Maryland 20705-5131.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of
public record.
Mojdeh Bahar,
Assistant Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2018-09472 Filed 5-3-18; 8:45 am]
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