DOE Keeps Collecting Patent Complaint Forms for Three More Years
Published Date: 5/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Energy is asking to keep collecting info for three more years about complaints and solutions involving technology partnerships, patents, and licenses. This helps track how well issues are handled by ombudsmen. If you’re involved in these tech partnerships, this extension keeps the process smooth and clear without extra costs or delays.
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Ombuds Reporting Extended Three Years
The Department of Energy is extending its information collection titled "Technology Partnerships Ombudsmen Reporting Requirements" (OMB Control Number 1910-5118) for three years. The collection will keep tracking the number and nature of complaints received and resolved about technology partnerships, patents, and licenses, and the agency says this extension will keep the process smooth and clear without extra costs or delays for people involved in those partnerships.
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