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
As the spread of COVID-19 accelerates across the globe, everyone wants to find a way to tackle the pandemic, from Governments asking manufacturers to urgently make vital equipment to inventors creating innovative solutions. ...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
China -
On 28 January 2020, CNIPA (China's National Intellectual Property Administration) published its Notice 350, which is applicable to both trademark and patent matters....more
3/30/2020
/ Administrative Hearings ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Business Interruption ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Deadlines ,
EPO ,
EU ,
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) ,
Germany ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Italy ,
Japan ,
Spain ,
UK ,
USPTO ,
WIPO
The measures adopted by the Government, aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in Spain and to mitigate its impact on health, society and economy, include the suspension of judicial proceedings and court...more
3/18/2020
/ China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Courthouses ,
Crisis Management ,
Deadlines ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Litigation ,
Judicial Proceedings ,
Pending Legislation ,
Public Health ,
Spain