Information on the deposit of
biological materials in depositories is required for (a) the USPTO
determination of compliance with 35 USC 2(b)(2), 35 USC 112, and 37
CFR Ch. 1, Subpart G, 1.801-809, where inventions sought to be
patented rely on biological material subject to the deposit
requirement, including notification to the interested public on
where to obtain samples of deposits; and (b) in compliance with 37
CFR Ch. 1, Subpart G, 1.803 to demonstrate that the depositories
are qualified to store and test the biologival material submitted
to them under patent applications. This information is used by
the
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.