Computers: Information on the Patent and Trademark Office Automation Program

IMTEC-86-4FS Published: Dec 20, 1985. Publicly Released: Mar 26, 1986.

Highlights

In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the Patent and Trademark Office's (PTO) planning, contracting, and scheduling of its patent automation program.

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Topics

Information Technology

Accounting systemsIT acquisitionsComputer equipment contractsContract administrationContract costsCost accounting standards complianceCost effectiveness analysisCost plus fixed fee contractsInformation systemsPatents