The Deputy Commissioner for
Patent Resources and Planning provides representation and
direction on strategic outreach and planning for the Commissioner for
Patents, provides direction
on program requirements for automated systems relating to domestic and
international
patent information technology systems, and directs all operational
aspects of patent application initial examination, patent publications,
and
international
PCT applications processing.
The Office of Patent Resource Administration is
responsible for managing and overseeing patent-specific resources as
allocated at the corporate level, and establishing patent program activity
targets and continually evaluating performance against patent program
objectives. Provides patent program-specific budget and finance management
support to the patent program areas reporting to the Commissioner for
Patents; compiles operational, financial, and resource-specific reports
to monitor the Patent business’ day-to-day goals and responsibilities;
establishes patent program evaluation plans; and develops, maintains,
and disseminates statistical data related to Patent business objectives.
The Office of Patent Planning and Capacity Analysis performs
program-specific strategic, long-range and operational planning for the
program areas
reporting to the Commissioner for Patents; prepares plans reflecting
the decisions of the Commissioner for Patents on program alternatives
and allocation of resources; in collaboration with the Office of Corporate
Planning, conducts research and econometric studies and prepares related
forecasts for Patent programs; conducts analyses of business processes,
reengineering plans, and customer service needs; and provides related
analytical support.
The Search and Information Resources Administration is
responsible for overseeing a variety of patent projects including automating
the examination and technical processing of patent applications and automation
training to all of the Patent Organization employees; and provides administrative
support and coordination regarding automation-related Trilateral projects.
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