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PTAG RFI: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Outreach and Engagement Efforts

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111-0067Federal

Response Deadline10/20/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Commerce Pto

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

1180, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

USPTO Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Outreach and Engagement RFI

rfi

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedOct 6

Sources Sought

Notice updatedOct 7

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineOct 20

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/20/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Contacts2 people available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Contacts

Jennifer Springer

contact@example.gov

Emalee Gawrelski

contact@example.gov

Full Description

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Toggle to top right for: Current Version to view the latest version. There is 1 attachment (PDF) "USPTO NIL Request for Information.pdf"

THIS IS A PTAG SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.

This PTAG 6.1.1 Sources Sought (request for information) Notice (RFI) is strictly for market research ONLY. It is for informational and planning purposes and shall NOT be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time.

The USPTO is seeking information from qualified organizations regarding capabilities and relevant experience to support potential USPTO Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) outreach and engagement efforts.

This RFI is issued for planning and market research purposes only. It is not a solicitation, request for proposals, or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs associated with preparing or submitting a response. Information submitted in response to this RFI may be used to inform a future acquisition strategy.

Respondents should address all 13 questions and 4 response area requirements within the Atttachment.

Important dates:

Questions due: Any questions regarding this RFI must be submitted no later than October 12, 2026 at 1pm ET

RFI Response Due Date: October 20, 2026 10am ET

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