# Public Information, Freedom of Information and Privacy
> **US Patent and Trademark Office** · Final rule. · Published 2000-08-31 · Effective 2000-10-02 · 65 FR 52916
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-22356
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Patent and Trademark Office
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 52916
- **CFR reference:** 37 CFR 102
- **Publication date:** 2000-08-31
- **Effective date:** 2000-10-02
## Abstract

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) adds regulations implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), including the Electronic Freedom of Information Act (EFOIA) Amendments of 1996, and the Privacy Act (PA).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/08/31/00-22356/public-information-freedom-of-information-and-privacy)
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