Commerce Department, Patent and Trademark Office
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is providing notification to the public of required and optional search criteria used during examination of patent applications related to computer-implemented Business Methods in Class 705. The Office is seeking comments concerning databases, documenting practices, procedures, and developments, in addition to those listed in this notice, in specific industries within the computer-implemented business method field, to identify additional information and materials that could be considered during the examination process.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Commerce United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. 010321076-1076-01] RIN 0651-AB26 AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of request for public comments. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is providing notification to the public of required and optional search criteria used during ( printed page 30168) examination of patent applications related to computer-implemented Business Methods in Class 705. The Office is seeking comments concerning databases, documenting practices, procedures, and developments, in addition to those listed in this notice, in specific industries within the computer-implemented business method field, to identify additional information and materials that could be considered during the examination process. DATES: The recommended database will be reviewed quarterly. Database recommendations received before June 30, 2001, will be included in the first evaluation process which will commence on July 31, 2001. Results of the evaluation of the first group of database recommendations should be completed by September 30, 2001. The schedule through June of 2002 is set forth in the Supplementary Information section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gail Hayes by telephone at (703) 305-9711 or by fax at (703) 305-0040, or James Trammell by telephone at (703) 305-9768 or by fax at (703) 308-1396. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent by electronic mail message over the internet ad…
Citation: 66 FR 30167
