Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Commerce OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Commerce OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Commerce
Components
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Report Number
OIG-16-020-A
Report Description
This report details the results of our audit of Trademark’s controls and use of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) Activity-Based Information (ABI) system. Specifically, our objectives were to review allocation algorithms and controls of the ABI system and determine whether Trademark’s use of ABI justifies and supports fee changes.
Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
0
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
