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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.

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.

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.

Millennium Challenge Corporation Selection Criteria and Methodology Report

The Millennium Challenge Corporation has published its selection criteria and methodology report for Fiscal Year 2026. This notice outlines the framework the MCC will use to select partner countries for assistance programs.

Millennium Challenge Corporation - Notice of Open Meeting

The Millennium Challenge Corporation has published a notice of an upcoming open meeting. The meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2024, and details will be provided for further information.

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Notice of Open Meeting

The Millennium Challenge Corporation has issued a notice of an upcoming open meeting. The meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026, and will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST. Further details regarding the meeting's agenda are not provided in this notice.

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Report on Eligible Countries for FY2026

The Millennium Challenge Corporation has published its report on the selection of eligible countries for fiscal year 2026. This notice outlines the criteria and countries selected for potential compacts and threshold programs.

Proposed Agency Information Collection Request; Restricted Data Use Application

The Millennium Challenge Corporation has submitted a proposed agency information collection request regarding a Restricted Data Use Application to the Office of Management and Budget for review. The public has until February 12, 2026, to submit comments on this request.