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Patent and Trademark Office: Patent Term Extension and Adjustment Information Collection

The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of an information collection related to patent term extension and adjustment. The public has until March 30, 2026, to submit comments.

Patent Extension Granted for U.S. Patent No. 9,724,499

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a notice granting an interim extension for U.S. Patent No. 9,724,499, related to the V-WAVE® Ventura® Interatrial Shunt System. This notice provides details on the patent and the extension granted.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Biological Materials Deposit

The Patent and Trademark Office has submitted an information collection request concerning the deposit of biological materials for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget. A public comment period is open until April 8, 2026.

Request for Comments on WIPO Riyadh Design Law Treaty

The Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comments on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Riyadh Design Law Treaty. The comment period is open until June 11, 2026.

USPTO Guidance for Design Patent Applications for Interfaces

The USPTO is issuing updated supplemental guidance for examining design patent applications related to computer-generated interfaces and icons. This guidance aims to provide applicants with more flexibility and clarifies patent eligibility for such designs. Comments on the guidance are due by May 12, 2026.