USPTO Disclosure Document Program Under Review

The USPTO's Document Disclosure Program, providing two-year presevation of documents evidencing the date of conception of an invention, is now under review. Comments are being solicited on a variety of issues including "whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility." Written comments must be submitted to the USPTO on or before October 18, 2004.