Privacy Act of 1974 Systems of Records

The Federal Register published a notice regarding the Privacy Act of 1974 Systems of Records. The document's content is currently unavailable due to a server error, but the title suggests updates or amendments to existing systems of records.

Privacy Act of 1974 Systems of Records Notice

The Defense Intelligence Agency is amending a system of records notice for the Privacy Act of 1974. The changes involve updating system names, categories of individuals and records covered, purposes, retention policies, and system manager information.

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.

Outer Continental Shelf Official Protraction Diagram and Lease Maps Notice

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement published a notice regarding the Outer Continental Shelf official protraction diagram and lease maps. This notice serves as an informational update on the availability of these diagrams.

Commercial Lease of Submerged Lands for Renewable Energy Development

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement issued a notice regarding the commercial lease of submerged lands for renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf. This notice provides details and procedures for such leases.

Information Collection Activity Unitization OMB Review Comment Request

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) has submitted an information collection activity concerning unitization for OMB review. The agency is requesting public comments on this extension of an existing collection.