Global Overview Of IP Entity Responses To COVID-19 Crisis - Intellectual Property
Deadlines After May 31, relief will be available to large entities on a case by case basis. Deadlines between March 27 and July 30, 2020 for restoring priority of certain applications are extended. Misc. September 17, 2020. Initial examination of applications for trademarks related to COVID-19 products or services may be advanced in certain circumstances. Handwritten signatures no longer required; Patents 4 Partnership programs has been launched, with a focus on COVID-19 related technologies; applications for patent term extensions may be submitted via EFS. April 14, 2021 – The USPT...
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