ARS Seeks Renewal of USDA Patent License Application Form AD-761

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to renew its approved information collection, Form AD-761, USDA Patent License Application. This notice is a request for public comments on the extension of this form, which is used for commercializing federally supported research inventions.

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The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has published a notice announcing its intention to renew an existing information collection, Form AD-761, USDA Patent License Application. This form, which expires on October 31, 2025, is used by businesses and individuals applying for licenses to commercialize inventions arising from federally supported research. The ARS is requesting comments on the necessity, accuracy, and utility of this collection, as well as ways to minimize respondent burden.

Regulated entities, specifically businesses and individuals seeking to license USDA inventions, should review the form and its associated instructions. Comments on the collection of information must be submitted by November 12, 2024. While this is a renewal of an existing collection, feedback is crucial for ensuring the form's continued relevance and efficiency. The public reporting burden is estimated at 3 hours per response, with an estimated 75 respondents annually.

What to do next

Submit comments on Form AD-761 by November 12, 2024.
Review the estimated burden and utility of the information collection.

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ACTION:

Notice and request for comments.

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, 2025.

DATES:

Comments must be received on or before November 12, 2024.

ADDRESSES:

Comments may be sent to Diana D. Halsey, Business Licensing Officer, USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer, 301-785-2741, license@usda.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Diana D. Halsey, Business Licensing Officer, USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer, 301-785-2741, license@usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: USDA Patent License Application.

OMB Number: 0518-0003.

Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2025.

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 Diana D. Halsey, Business
Licensing Officer, USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer by calling 301-785-2741.

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 license@usda.gov. 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.

Brian T. Nakanishi, Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. 2024-20412 Filed 9-9-24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-03-P