CBP Seeks Comments on Extension of Trademarks & Copyrights Info Collection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is requesting comments by May 17, 2012, a 30-day extension to the comment cycle, on an existing information collection on the regulations relating to recordation and enforcement of trademarks and copyrights. CBP is proposing to extend, without change, the expiration date of the information collection. The notice is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register April 17, 2012.
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Info Collection Used to Identify IPR Infringing Goods at Borders
Trademark and trade name owners and those claiming copyright protection may submit information to CBP to enable CBP officers to identify violating articles at the borders. Parties seeking to have merchandise excluded from entry must provide proof to CBP of the validity of the rights they seek to protect. The information collected by CBP is used to identify infringing goods at the borders and determine if such goods infringe on intellectual property rights for which federal law provides import protection. Respondents may submit their information to CBP electronically at https://apps.cbp.gov/e-recordations/, or they may submit their information on paper in accordance with 19 CFR 133.2 and 19 CFR 133.3 for trademarks or 19 CFR 133.32 and 133.33 for copyrights.
CBP Estimates 2,000 Respondents
CBP estimates there will be 2,000 respondents, and the time per response is estimated to be 2 hours. CBP estimates the total annual burden hours will be 4,000.
Comments Requested on Ways to Minimize Burden, Etc.
CBP is asking for comments from the general public and other Federal agencies on (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual costs burden to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (a total capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs).
CBP Contact -- Tracey Denning (202) 325-0265
(See ITT's Online Archives 12012336 for summary of CBP's original request for comments on this info collection.)