Netherlands -
Proceedings on the merits in the Netherlands are continuing as normal as possible. This means that new cases can be filed and the exchange of written submissions continues as usual. Oral hearings are for the...more
The Hogan Lovells IP & Media Technology team is closely following the impact of COVID-19 on the operation of Courts around the world and what this means in practice for clients engaged in or contemplating litigation, with...more
Japan -
On 7 April 2020, the Japanese government declared a state of emergency in seven prefectures, due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, on 16 April 2020, the Japanese government declared a state of...more
4/27/2020
/ Administrative Hearings ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Deadlines ,
EU ,
INPI ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Japan ,
Judicial Proceedings ,
UK
China -
In February, during the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic in China, the Supreme People’s Court issued a statement that courts at all levels were to assist parties in litigation to file cases or mediate disputes online,...more
China -
In February, during the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic in China, the Supreme People’s Court issued a statement that courts at all levels were to assist parties in litigation to file cases or mediate disputes online,...more
EUIPO -
For those with European Union Trademarks (EUTMs), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Alicante, Spain remains open although all staff are now working from home and it has extended all deadlines...more
3/23/2020
/ China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
EU ,
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) ,
Germany ,
Italy ,
Japan ,
Mexico ,
Spain ,
UK ,
USPTO ,
WIPO
EUIPO -
For those with European Union Trademarks (EUTMs), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Alicante, Spain remains open although all staff are now working from home and it has extended all...more
3/16/2020
/ China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EPO ,
EU ,
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) ,
European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Italy ,
Patents ,
Public Health ,
Trademarks ,
UK ,
USPTO