The May 2020 issue of the Global Patent Prosecution newsletter discusses various initiatives by WIPO in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the recently launched COVID-19 IP Policy Tracker and the new search facility for the PATENTSCOPE database.

In case you missed it, we also highlight last week's IP Hot Topic, which outlines the qualifications and requirements for the USPTO's prioritized examination pilot program for certain patent applications related to COVID-19.