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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.

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.

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.

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.

Oil and Gas Operations: Revisions to Safety and Environmental Management Systems

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEM) has proposed revisions to the Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) requirements for oil and gas and sulphur operations on the Outer Continental Shelf. This proposed rule aims to enhance safety and environmental protection measures in these operations.

US Army Corps of Engineers: Solicitation for Nationwide Permit Changes

The US Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting public input on potential future changes to nationwide permits. A public docket has been established, and comments are due by May 15, 2026.

Department of Defense Information Collection; Comment Request

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a new information collection proposal, DD Form 3205, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The public has 30 days to submit comments on this proposed collection, which is voluntary for respondents.

Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Performance-Based Payments Representation

The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has issued a notice regarding an information collection requirement for performance-based payments representations in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. A public comment period is open until April 27, 2026.

Information Collection Requirement for Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement

The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has issued a notice regarding an information collection requirement for the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement concerning rights in technical data and computer software. The public comment period for this notice ends on March 16, 2026.

Agriculture Acquisition Regulation Review and Revision

The Department of Agriculture's Office of Operations has published a proposed rule to review and revise the Agriculture Acquisition Regulation. This proposed rule is part of an ongoing process to update procurement regulations.