Abe Jentry Shanehsaz, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, The National Law Review; Updates Regarding COVID-19 Impacts on Trademark Operations at the USPTO
"As we continue to watch the effects of COVID-19 on our communities,
it is impossible not to be struck by the scale of school closures and
shuttered businesses, as well as the swift transitions made to
accommodate mass teleworking nearly overnight. We have seen various
government agencies offering late fee forgiveness, deadline extensions,
and a plethora of other accommodations in light of the unique challenges
presented by the novel virus.
When considering how COVID-19 might impact trademarks here in the United States, there are two important things to keep in mind:..."
Showing posts with label IP deadlines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IP deadlines. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
How Do I Manage My Intellectual Property During the Coronavirus Pandemic?; Lexology, March 25, 2020
"But what if your critical intellectual property (IP) deadlines arise during uncertain times? What options do you have if you miss a deadline due to circumstances related to COVID-19?
Extensions and exceptional circumstance
Thankfully, numerous Intellectual Property Offices have taken action to make sure that your intellectual property rights may remain safe in the event you cannot meet a deadline due to the COVID-19 outbreak...
Key Takeaways
Many Intellectual Property Offices have officially indicated that they will be empathetic when considering extension requests in the wake of Covid-19, while others have even suspended deadlines completely for the time-being. Check what extensions or changes of process are being offered in the jurisdictions relevant to your applications."
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