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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
requirements of OMB Circular A-136, and guidance
provided by the Department of Commerce. Management
is also responsible for the fair presentation of
the USPTO’s performance measures in accordance
PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT: FISCAL YEAR 2012
with OMB requirements. The quality of the USPTO’s
internal control rests with management, as does the
responsibility for identifying and complying with
pertinent laws and regulations.