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COVID-19 IP update: Intellectual Property Office developments (UPDATED)

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The Hogan Lovells IP & Media Technology team is tracking the changes being made by intellectual property offices around the world in response to the coronavirus so we can keep you informed on the key developments....more

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COVID-19 IP update: Intellectual Property Office developments (UPDATED)

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EPO - The EPO has decided to postpone until further notice all oral proceedings in examination and opposition proceedings scheduled until until September 14, 2020 (previous date was June 02, 2020) unless they have already...more

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COVID-19 Situation in Mexico

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On May 27, 2020, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (“IMPI”) extended the suspension of legal terms until the local authorities in each respective office deem the suspension to remain relevant. This decision comes...more

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Trademark Offices Worldwide Respond to COVID-19: A Survey of Extensions, Announcements, and Status Information (UPDATE)

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In recent weeks, trademark offices around the world have made announcements and adjustments to their practices in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. ...more

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COVID-19 Related IP Office Closures and Extensions

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Jurisdiction Status Date Patent Office Status   Known Updates In Consideration of COVID-19   United States Patent May 4, 2020 Open, not to public Certain deadlines for actions due between March 27, 2020 and May 31, 2020...more

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How COVID-19 is Changing IP Law – What You Need to Know

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The rapid spread of COVID-19 brought about massive global events that led to a dizzying array of changes—including in intellectual property law, shaking up administrative procedures, court rules, and law firm best practices....more

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COVID-19 IP update: Intellectual Property Office developments (UPDATED)

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China - On 28 January 2020, CNIPA (China's National Intellectual Property Administration) published Notice 350 (see here, in Chinese), which is applicable to trademarks, patents and layout designs of integrated circuits....more

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COVID-19 IP update: Intellectual Property Office developments (UPDATED)

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China - On 28 January 2020, CNIPA (China's National Intellectual Property Administration) published Notice 350 (see here, in Chinese), which is applicable to trademarks, patents and layout designs of integrated circuits....more

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COVID-19 IP update: Intellectual Property Office developments (UPDATED)

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China - On 28 January 2020, CNIPA (China's National Intellectual Property Administration) published Notice 350, which is applicable to trademarks, patents and layout designs of integrated circuits. CNIPA remains open...more

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COVID-19 | The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) has suspended terms

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Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) has suspended terms until April 19, 2020. For now, the IMPI will remain open, subject to change with prior notice. It will be possible to file...more

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COVID-19 | The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) will suspend activities

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Due to COVID-19 pandemic, Mexican Institute of Industrial Property will suspend activities tomorrow, March 27, 2020, until April 19, 2020. ...more

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COVID-19: USCIS, US Embassy and Consulate Closures for In-Person Appointments

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Consular sections of US embassies around the world, as well as US Citizenship and Immigration Services, are beginning to announce cancellations of certain in-person services, including routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa...more

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