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Are Patent and Trademark Deadlines Extended Due To COVID-19? (Updated)

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, patent offices worldwide are taking steps to minimize negative impacts that patent and trademark filers may suffer. Many offices have asked their employees to work from home,...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

Accessing the Courts during a Pandemic; a Probate Litigator’s Perspective

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The last time I set foot inside of a Courthouse was on March 5, 2020, more than four months ago. This is the longest I have gone without a trip to Court since passing the bar, including the parental leaves I took after the...more

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A Tale of Two Districts: Patent Trials in the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Both the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas are well-known for promptly calendaring patent trials. But parties’ odds of actually proceeding to trial during the COVID-19 pandemic may vary between the Districts, as shown by...more

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COVID-19 Update: CIPO, Federal Courts, Health Canada

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This article was last updated on July 10, 2020. In view of COVID-19, we have compiled a list of important updates as it relates to the pandemic and its impact on Life Sciences. We will continue to update this page as new...more

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COVID-19 Update: CIPO, Federal Courts, Health Canada

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This article was last updated on June 26, 2020. In view of COVID-19, we have compiled a list of important updates as it relates to the pandemic and its impact on Life Sciences. We will continue to update this page as new...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Checking In With Delaware Courts Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

While Delaware’s “stay at home” order remains in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delaware Supreme Court and Court of Chancery are still operational, and legal services providers, which are deemed “essential,” may...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

U.S. PTO COVID-19 Update: Trademark Office Extensions Through May 31, 2020

The Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on April 28, 2020 signed a Notice of Extended Waiver for certain deadlines associated with trademark-related filings, if the missed deadline resulted from situations...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Consejo Superior de la Judicatura de Colombia prorroga suspensión de términos judiciales y amplia excepciones a los mismos

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En el marco de la coyuntura actual generada por el COVID-19, resulta necesario prorrogar la suspensión de términos judiciales con el objetivo de garantizar la salud tanto de servidores como de usuarios de la Rama Judicial. A...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

COVID-19: IRS Postpones Most Tax Deadlines; Court and Agency Closures Delay Federal Tax Cases – UPDATE

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Updated guidance relieves most tax deadlines, provides new procedures for claiming tax relief, and addresses communications with the IRS during the widespread shutdown. ...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Chief Judge Bledsoe Further Extends Deadlines And Activities In NCBC Cases To 1 June 2020

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This afternoon, Chief Judge Bledsoe issued a second Order – 14 April 2020 NCBC Order – applicable to all Business Court Actions extending case management and other deadlines and procedures to match those in Chief Justice...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Patent Offices and Federal Courts – April 12 UPDATE

On March 11, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom declared that the COVID-19 outbreak "can be characterized as a pandemic," cautioning that the WHO has "rung the alarm bell loud and clear."  At the time...more

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Pfizer v. J&J Remicade® Antitrust Trial Deadlines Extended Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

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We have been covering Pfizer’s antitrust suit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), the manufacturer of Remicade® (infliximab). As we previously reported, Pfizer filed an antitrust lawsuit in September 2017 against J&J in the U.S....more

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COVID-19 Update: CIPO, Federal Courts, Health Canada

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In view of COVID-19, as of March 31, 2020: Patent, trademark and industrial design deadlines that fall due between March 16 - April 30 are extended until May 1 (see here and FAQs regarding the initial extension)....more

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Expect Already-Instituted IPRs & PGRs to Move Forward in a Time of COVID-19-Related Delays

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Key Takeaways - On March 31, 2020, PTO Director Andrei Iancu ordered the PTAB to grant any requests for extensions for pre-institution briefing schedules for any COVID-19-related delays. - Significantly, the March 31...more

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USPTO Due Date Extension Available Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

As the COVID-19 outbreak affects the daily lives and businesses of patent and brand owners in the United States, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a notice of waiver of certain deadlines....more

Haug Partners LLP

Global Updates From Intellectual Property Offices During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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As the world is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, intellectual property owners have expressed concern over the submission of documents to intellectual property offices and the effects the pandemic may have on pending...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Trademark Office Deadlines and Coronavirus-Related Delays (Updated)

With all of the business interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many worldwide trademark offices have taken steps to recognize the issues caused by the crisis. The offices in which applicants from the U.S. most...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

USPTO Announces Extension of Certain Patent Deadlines

In a USPTO Alert distributed March 31[i], the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced the availability of extensions to the time allowed to file certain patent-related documents and to pay certain required fees. The...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Response to COVID-19

On March 27, President Donald Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act temporarily expands the authority of the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark...more

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COVID-19: IRS Postpones Tax Deadlines and Court and Agency Closures Will Delay Federal Tax Cases

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Notice 2020-18, expanded by Notice 2020-20, provides welcome economic relief from filing and payment obligations for certain federal taxes; however, traps for the unwary exist. Tax Deadline – Key Points: ..On March 20,...more

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Managing civil disputes in France during COVID-19 crisis (II)

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The outbreak of COVID-19 has created substantial disruption and uncertainty with respect to civil litigation management. The health crisis linked to COVID-19 affects procedural deadlines, whether they relate to ongoing...more

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Managing civil disputes during COVID-19 crisis

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The outbreak of the COVID-19 has created substantial disruption and uncertainty with respect to civil litigation management. The health crisis linked to the Coronavirus affects procedural deadlines, whether they relate to...more

International Lawyers Network

COVID-19 and Intellectual Property

Despite the COVID-19 closures and cancellations, some governmental intellectual property offices have not extended deadlines, so parties should remain mindful that protections for individuals and businesses should not be...more

International Lawyers Network

Intellectual Property Extensions Resulting from Coronavirus

Currently, the USPTO is not offering extensions to patent and trademark application deadlines. The USPTO is, however, offering fee waivers to those affected by the coronavirus in the following situations....more

Dechert LLP

COVID-19: Managing Civil Litigation During Coronavirus Shutdown

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With courts adopting varied approaches to COVID-19, parties need to remain mindful of pending deadlines and monitor each court independently. While remote technology might provide good alternate solutions to traditionally...more

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